How to Use privacy in a Sentence

privacy

noun
  • Celebrities have a right to privacy.
  • She went upstairs for some privacy.
  • The rest of the home is split into two wings for privacy.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2022
  • The privacy curtains can also be tied back and out of the way to keep the view open on each side.
    — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
  • In life, Freud was a keen guardian of his œuvre and of his privacy.
    — Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
  • That doesn't sound like a great move for privacy at all.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 15 July 2022
  • In this case, at least, the right claimed to be deeply concerned about privacy rights.
    — David Marques, The New Republic, 9 Sep. 2022
  • The notion of privacy, of course, proved to be a cruel joke.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022
  • My thought was to ignore the sneeze so as not to intrude on their privacy.
    — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2022
  • The doors are locked shut, and the window shades are closed for maximum privacy.
    — Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2024
  • Alex, whose last name NBC News agreed to withhold for her privacy, said.
    — Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The family has asked for privacy for now to allow them time to grieve.
    — Pam Windsor, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Everybody hears the same playlist at the same time, but the headphones give some measure of privacy.
    — Brittanie Shey, Chron, 18 Apr. 2023
  • None of the teenage writers’ last names are being used to protect their privacy.
    — Dua Anjum, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The human figure in Caillebotte’s hands as a whole appears to be a gateway to the artist’s privacy.
    — Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The creator did not want to use her real name to maintain her privacy, said the report.
    — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 22 July 2022
  • The Daily Beast spoke to the former girlfriend, who asked that her name not be used out of concerns for her privacy.
    — Bill Barrow, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Oct. 2022
  • It's located at the far end of the resort's main beach for extra privacy.
    — Michelle Gross, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The visitor might still have the same sense of Avast's value for their privacy, despite the lack of notice.
    — Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Among the first subscribers were former VK fans, drawn to Durov’s promise of privacy.
    — Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2023
  • That means agreeing to that phone’s terms of service and privacy policies.
    — Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 12 Apr. 2024
  • To a degree, your privacy is at the mercy of the most share-happy person in your circle.
    — Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Name has been changed to reflect a request for privacy.
    — Danielle Prescod, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Nov. 2022
  • His order allowed due process, defamation, and right to privacy claims to proceed in the case.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022
  • Montecito is a place where privacy is paramount, which is why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose to buy a house there.
    — Ally Neagen, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Grimes is asking for privacy for her and Elon Musk's three children.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The Globe is not naming the accuser nor the accused to protect their privacy.
    — Shirley Leung, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The toilet is closed off by a pocket door for extra privacy.
    — Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024
  • Built by the community for the community, Icy Strait Point was located more than a mile from the town of Hoonah to preserve the privacy of locals.
    — Elaine Glusac, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The sun conjunct Neptune in Pisces will ignite your 12th house of secrets, privacy and spirituality, stirring up subconscious thoughts and dreams.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025

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