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as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
the hikers unexpectedly came upon an isolated mountain cabin
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as in occasional
not often occurring or repeated
fortunately, the error was just an isolated incident and the rest was done correctly
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as in separated
to set or keep apart from others
rescuers finally reached outlying villages that had been isolated by the massive earthquake
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Recent Examples of isolated
Erin McGarry, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
Set on an isolated French island in the 18th century, Portrait of a Lady on Fire follows Marianne (Noémie Merlant), an artist hired to secretly paint a wedding portrait of Héloïse (Adèle Haenel), a fiercely independent noblewoman who refuses to be seen as someone else’s property.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The film’s minimalism serves as a pointed evocation — a compassionate critique, even — of a contemporary urban social model where small, isolated and finally fragile domestic units have replaced a sturdier community framework.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Comments, likes, and shares amplify the harassment, making the victim feel even more isolated.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Some isolated snow amounts could reach eight inches.
—Erin McGarry, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
Set on an isolated French island in the 18th century, Portrait of a Lady on Fire follows Marianne (Noémie Merlant), an artist hired to secretly paint a wedding portrait of Héloïse (Adèle Haenel), a fiercely independent noblewoman who refuses to be seen as someone else’s property.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The film’s minimalism serves as a pointed evocation — a compassionate critique, even — of a contemporary urban social model where small, isolated and finally fragile domestic units have replaced a sturdier community framework.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Comments, likes, and shares amplify the harassment, making the victim feel even more isolated.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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Although affluent travelers have traditionally selected luxury hotels and opulent resorts as their preferred choice of accommodations, secluded villas and opulent suites with all the bells and whistles have recently become popular among ultra-high-net-worth individuals.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The resort has 12 ridge-top suites providing a panoramic view of the Atlantic, 12 beachfront villas and 11 private secluded villas on the resort grounds.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Amy regularly visits, taking her grandpa out for lunch or the occasional beer.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then the dancers disappeared, too, except for Abraham and a couple, who separated and lapped the stage one last time before leaving.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The group touts its record of promoting education for girls of all ages, albeit with classes segregated by gender.—
Delaney Simon,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Jan. 2025
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As cybersecurity vendors most often operate in silos, the industry remains largely segregated, creating challenges for security teams, stifling risk protection capabilities and hindering innovation.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The story of a friendship between two women that reckons with a hidden chapter in Korean history.—
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Aside from the famous vineyards, are there any hidden natural wonders or scenic spots in the region?—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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