as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
she had grown up in such rural insulation that she'd never met anyone of a different race
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of insulation
Put soundproofing insulation on your walls and ceiling.
—
Andee Tagle, NPR, 22 May 2025
Bags with an insulation rating of 30 degrees or above are the least expensive and cost between $20-$60.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
The bill would end tax credits that helped lower the cost of electric vehicles, energy efficient appliances, rooftop solar and insulation.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
From the early 1920s to the late 1970s, asbestos was extensively used by the Navy in boiler rooms, engine rooms, pipe insulation, bulkheads and sleeping quarters.
—Cristina Johnson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for insulation
Andee Tagle, NPR, 22 May 2025
Bags with an insulation rating of 30 degrees or above are the least expensive and cost between $20-$60.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
The bill would end tax credits that helped lower the cost of electric vehicles, energy efficient appliances, rooftop solar and insulation.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
From the early 1920s to the late 1970s, asbestos was extensively used by the Navy in boiler rooms, engine rooms, pipe insulation, bulkheads and sleeping quarters.
—Cristina Johnson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for insulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
Noun
-
As neo-colonial dynamics among the expatriate community unravel, this fragile bond becomes his only refuge from an impending collapse into solitude or barbarism.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
-
Because of the distance and elevation gain on this moderately challenging trek, you’ll be rewarded with solitude and pristine scenery.—
Jennifer Broome,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
Noun
-
Emilie Kiser — the 26-year-old influencer who built a TikTok following of 3.4 million for her mom-and-wife lifestyle content — filed the suit over privacy concerns.—
Viola Flowers,
NBC news,
29 May 2025
-
From regulatory uncertainty to ethical considerations around data privacy and workforce impact, the conversation around AI needs to be bigger than just technology.—
Dean Leavitt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
-
Here are the four key takeaways every parent should remember: This generation faces unprecedented risks due to a perfect storm of factors including ongoing brain development, mental health crises, the fentanyl epidemic, and social isolation.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
-
Inmates on the first step could be out of isolation and in a group setting for four hours a day, said Raemisch, the former head of the Colorado prison system.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
Noun
-
At the dawn of the 20th century, African Americans faced lynch mobs, disenfranchisement, and segregation.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
24 May 2025
-
Since the 1890s, Inkwell Beach, part of Oak Bluffs Town Beach, has been a summertime sanctuary for Black families seeking reprieve from segregation and discrimination.—
Mariette Williams,
Essence,
21 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share