as in reserved
inclined or tending to avoid other people
The reclusive woman was more than happy to spend her day off reading and writing at home.
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Recent Examples of reclusive
Though reclusive, Hackman and Arakawa were often seen out and about in Santa Fe.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
Idle fascination blooms into intense connection when aspiring magazine editor Syd (Radha Mitchell) discovers her upstairs neighbor is Lucy Berliner (Ally Sheedy), a renowned yet reclusive photographer.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
The film follows Hal (Theo James) a reclusive stress case who desperately tries to reconnect with his teenage son while haunted by a wind-up monkey that incites a random (and ridiculous) death whenever the key in its back is turned.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Santana was somewhat reclusive after his playing career ended.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
Idle fascination blooms into intense connection when aspiring magazine editor Syd (Radha Mitchell) discovers her upstairs neighbor is Lucy Berliner (Ally Sheedy), a renowned yet reclusive photographer.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
The film follows Hal (Theo James) a reclusive stress case who desperately tries to reconnect with his teenage son while haunted by a wind-up monkey that incites a random (and ridiculous) death whenever the key in its back is turned.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Santana was somewhat reclusive after his playing career ended.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclusive
Adjective
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As a gesture of its deep appreciation, any active duty, retired, or reserved members can enjoy an exclusive 10% military discount off their orders.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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Photos from the night depict the reserved legend seemingly trying to disassociate from his surroundings.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Hydrate mask for dry and thirsty hair: on sale for $11 Original price: $22 (Ulta) Sick of dry and brittle hair?—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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According to Meteorologist Doug Kahn, a strong low pressure system rotating in the northern Plains collided with warm, moist air from the Gulf, while on its backside, cold, dry air was being funneled down.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But even the most detached fan knows that getting to the podium requires a narrative, a story behind the story.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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One adult who lives in the detached garage and six adults and three cats who live in an adjacent home were displaced by the fire, according to the post.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In that contest, Josh Emmett scored a nasty first-round knockout win over Mitchell, which left Mitchell out cold for an unsettling amount of time.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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It’s designed with a cup holder on one side, while the other side has built-in pockets, and a cooler to keep your drinks cold.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And while observatories in space and on the ground can give some clues about exoplanets, stars themselves are crucial to understanding these distant worlds.—
Elizabeth Landau,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 Mar. 2025
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And someday, our current limitations will also become remnants of distant tournament history.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lochlan is the younger brother, shy and introverted and clearly in the shadow of him.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Your responsibilities will include developing research goals, allocating resources, and evaluating project outcomes—work that rewards your introverted tendencies toward careful planning and thoughtful analysis.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nicky Jam has released his first project since facing stark backlash for his (withdrawn) endorsement of Donald Trump.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Children may express anxiety by becoming distant, withdrawn, agitated, upset, or avoiding social contact.8 4.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To say that does not trivialize the Holocaust, as some timid folk insist.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2025
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In middle age, Didi has also become timid after being let down too much by others.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Reclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclusive. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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