as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
it was the overwhelming solitariness of his existence that caused the marooned sailor to go mad
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Noun
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Having the chance to witness one of their favorite artists in the flesh and not just through intense moments of solitude must have been especially poignant.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025 -
The quiet solitude of having a whole mountain to yourself is truly an unmatched experience — not to mention getting first tracks all day long.—
Kale Williams,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Over the years, multiple officials have raised concerns, with most saying there was no obvious need for a CBDC and citing concerns over privacy and other issues.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Their access has raised concerns about privacy, data security and whether some payments could be cut off.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As an aging woman in a society that tends to overlook the elderly, her sense of isolation and her resilience in overcoming it resonated with me deeply.—
Kevin Cassidy,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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But so he’s been pickled in loneliness and insecurity and isolation and has become this terrible, worst version of himself.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Solitariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solitariness. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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