loneliness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for loneliness
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • Thomas, who leads his own bus tours that aim to fight segregation in Chicago, said many histories of the city ignore its rich Islamic traditions.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
  • Lake Avenue, which bifurcates the two into east and west, had historically been a de facto segregation line preventing families of color from purchasing properties east of Lake Avenue.
    Jireh Deng, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The new law mandates that children must be informed of their rights — including the right to contact state social service workers and the California Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson — within one day of seclusion or restraints being used.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Located just moments from the prestigious links of The Country Club, the picturesque Brookline reservoir, and upscale shopping and dining, the estate offers the seclusion and luxury of a country manor without giving up the joys of zipping away to the city.
    Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Their access has raised concerns about privacy, data security and whether some payments could be cut off.
    Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
  • 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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“Loneliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loneliness. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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