as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
she went into seclusion in order to focus entirely on writing her book
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Recent Examples of seclusion
With just ten luxury beachfront villas, the resort offers a level of seclusion that is unmatched.
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Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
For those hoping to avoid soaring temperatures, openings in cooler climates also offer seclusion.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The neighborhood is highly desirable for the rich and powerful because of its seclusion, but that seclusion carries risks when emergencies occur, the Times also said.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
The club’s founders, the Japanese conglomerate Cornes & Company, spent years searching for a spot that offered seclusion, drama, and quick access to Tokyo and nearby airports.
—Sue Callaway, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
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Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
For those hoping to avoid soaring temperatures, openings in cooler climates also offer seclusion.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The neighborhood is highly desirable for the rich and powerful because of its seclusion, but that seclusion carries risks when emergencies occur, the Times also said.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
The club’s founders, the Japanese conglomerate Cornes & Company, spent years searching for a spot that offered seclusion, drama, and quick access to Tokyo and nearby airports.
—Sue Callaway, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seclusion
Noun
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In the early days of retirement, many people revel in newfound solitude.—
Kiplinger Consumer News Service,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Myth of the Lone Genius The third myth is the archetype of the lone genius, toiling away in solitude and isolation to deliver humanity’s next great leap forward.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some data will be kept to comply with the company's legal obligations, 23andMe notes in its privacy statement.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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The White House did not respond to previous questions about DOGE following privacy laws, or if Americans should be concerned about the level of DOGE's access.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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Believed to have lived in isolation for thousands of years, the tribe has fiercely protected its independence, often meeting outsiders with hostility.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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This genetic isolation, the authors of the study reasoned, suggested the region likely wasn’t a migration corridor that linked sub-Saharan Africa to Northern Africa despite the Sahara’s hospitable conditions at the time.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seclusion. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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