secluded 1 of 2

as in sheltered
screened or sequestered from view we stayed in a secluded resort, far away from the regular tourist crowds

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secluded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of seclude

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Recent Examples of secluded
Adjective
The property has 16 rooms and suites, two restaurants, and a secluded outdoor garden. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025 The area has become a haven for celebrities and high-profile individuals seeking a tranquil and secluded lifestyle—away from the prying eyes of the American and British tabloids. Ally Neagen, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025 This rich heritage is reflected in the area's local cuisine, although the exclusive area is better known today for its magnificent oceanfront homes and secluded estates. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 Retreats at the Pearl Laguna feel exceptionally secluded and restorative despite being only 30 minutes from Disneyland. Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for secluded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secluded
Adjective
  • The Pentagon has not held a press briefing in weeks, and the Defense Department has been quiet about the ongoing strikes.
    Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Despite the holiday, things were not quiet this morning as China announced a 34% retaliatory tariff to match new tariffs from the U.S. announced yesterday.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Adjective
  • These hidden Windows 11 changes often end up rolling out to the public—things like the Windows version of the Sudo command were initially discovered this way—but Microsoft occasionally tests things internally that don't end up becoming part of the public version of Windows in the end.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
  • And watch out for hidden sources of sugar on the ingredients list, Dr. Kishore said.
    Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Elsewhere is a cozy study for getting some work done, while both a private garden and a rooftop terrace serve as ideal spots for dining alfresco when the London weather decides to cooperate.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
  • BlackRock as a firm held more than $11 trillion in assets as of the end of 2024, spread across public and private investments.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Being lonely is terrible for a person’s mental health.
    Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The results were conclusive: More than two-thirds (69%) of seniors felt lonely a majority of the time (50% of the time or more) before moving into a senior living community.
    Sara Zeff Geber, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The island near Antarctica is a remote territory inhabited by penguins.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The advisory recommends placing devices in airplane mode before crossing to prevent unintended downloads of remote files, which could complicate screenings.
    Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025

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“Secluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secluded. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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