How to Use privacy in a Sentence

privacy

noun
  • Celebrities have a right to privacy.
  • She went upstairs for some privacy.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • It's located at the far end of the resort's main beach for extra privacy.
    Michelle Gross, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • Your guests will come for privacy and leave with an Insta-grid of wild selfies.
    Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Thank you for your kindness, support and respect for our privacy at this time.
    Jill Lupupa, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Fans and tour buses flock to the property to snap pictures of the privacy wall, which the lawsuit claims is a nuisance to the neighborhood.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
  • While a fence could do the trick to screen a view or keep neighbors from looking in, a living wall of privacy trees is far prettier!
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Since then, Salas has called for greater privacy protections for judges.
    Nicki Brown, CNN, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Well, Ella is, of course, the pseudonym to protect her her privacy.
    Josh Fischman, rebecca J. Lester, Scientific American, 17 May 2023
  • Their process protects patient privacy, and may ask for a single report to be filed.
    Jessica Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The beauty of this place is what draws couples from around the world, looking for carefree beach days, pampering, and privacy.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2023
  • So much so that Bündchen bought a horse farm in Florida, where her daughter could ride in privacy.
    Audrey Schmidt, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The three one-bedroom apartments above the garage are perfect for grown children, grandchildren, or out-of-town guests to have their privacy.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2024
  • The house is made almost entirely of glass and steel, making the house's privacy very minimal.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The Journal Sentinel is not using his new name to maintain his privacy.
    Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 16 July 2024
  • The Mediterranean-style home sat on a third of an acre, offering both privacy and expansive views of Los Angeles and the canyon.
    Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
  • In less upsetting news, Apple has worked hard to brand itself as the privacy-friendly giant of Big Tech—and in many ways, that’s true.
    WIRED, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Home workouts also provide privacy, which can be a perk for some.
    goodhousekeeping.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Judges weigh the John or Jane Does’ privacy rights against the Constitution’s presumption of open courts and the defendant’s rights to defend themselves.
    Kara Scannell, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024

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