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

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verb

past tense of seclude

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Recent Examples of secluded
Adjective
Photo : Krisztina Crane/Evan Joseph Images The secluded primary suite comes with a seating area. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025 Sea Island Sea Island, Georgia Located on a private island, this secluded resort is a luxurious escape. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025 The standalone villas have living rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, kitchenettes, and outdoor heated swimming pools with secluded terraces. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025 The Beach Club—accessible via the hotel's Jeeps—offers a secluded stretch of sand with a tropical island feel. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for secluded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secluded
Adjective
  • The Kansas City Chiefs offseason haul has been relatively quiet, with the team landing running back Elijah Mitchell and offensive tackle Jaylen Moore.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
  • On the first day of the legal tampering period, the Cowboys were quiet for most of the day and then added a running back.
    Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 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
  • Using this technique, researchers could rapidly trace odd outputs back to specific neural patterns associated with hidden objectives.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Mace claimed to have found a hidden camera on a property owned by her ex-fiance and Musgrave that had intimate photos of women that were taken without their knowledge or consent.
    Emily Brooks, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Officers are being compensated for their time through a private contract with UnitedHealthcare, according to the KSTP report.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The rooms and suites feature private balconies, soaking tubs, bespoke Italian furnishings, and original frescoes.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • By shifting the focus from isolated incidents to observable patterns of behavior, organizations can foster a culture where feedback thrives.
    Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Retirement has been described by many who struggle as being incredibly lonely.
    Lorraine Wiseman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Four months ago, the lonely widower met Anna Valenza.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Australian Survivor involves outwitting, outplaying, and outlasting all of the other contestants through mental and physical challenges that take place on remote islands.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
  • As younger companies grab a greater share of the economy and its workers, remote work will too, Davis said.
    Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025

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“Secluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secluded. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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