solitude
noun
sol·i·tude
ˈsä-lə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
1
: the quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
2
: a lonely place (such as a desert)
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Examples of solitude in a Sentence
She wished to work on her novel in solitude.
He enjoyed the peace and solitude of the woods.
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This is a time for introspection and self-care, so make sure to carve out space for solitude and inner wisdom to come through.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Delicious solitude & deep breaths. Describe your sound/aesthetic in three words..
Eclectic, vibrant, melodic.
—Amanda Peukert, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
Examples can be found throughout the rich color choices that evoke the obvious tropes laced with elements of solitude, sensuality, and even horror.
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The traveller’s rewards are natural beauty—and silence, space, solitude—and also, no less importantly, spontaneous human-to-human contact with the locals, free of exploitation by either side.
—Tyler Thier, JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2024
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Delicious solitude & deep breaths. Describe your sound/aesthetic in three words..
Eclectic, vibrant, melodic.
—Amanda Peukert, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
Examples can be found throughout the rich color choices that evoke the obvious tropes laced with elements of solitude, sensuality, and even horror.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The traveller’s rewards are natural beauty—and silence, space, solitude—and also, no less importantly, spontaneous human-to-human contact with the locals, free of exploitation by either side.
—Tyler Thier, JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Solitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solitude. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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solitude
noun
sol·i·tude
ˈsäl-ə-ˌt(y)üd
1
: the quality or state of being alone or far-off from society : seclusion, loneliness
2
: a lonely place (as a desert)
Etymology
Middle English solitude "the state of being alone," from early French solitude (same meaning), from Latin solitudin-, solitudo (same meaning), from solus "alone" — related to desolate, sole entry 4, solo
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