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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as in isolated
to set or keep apart from others
the patients will be secluded until they are no longer contagious
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Recent Examples of secluded
Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Cala Gaetano is the most breathtaking of all, both in awe and anxiety, where slippery steps without any barriers bring you to a secluded cove speckled with urchins.
—Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
But the time secluded together also helped the couple strengthen their relationship and get to know each other in a deeper way, Nanjiani says, despite being married since 2007.
—Kylie Gilbert, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Golden Age Wine has two locations, one of which is in a secluded downtown courtyard bedecked in string lights.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Cala Gaetano is the most breathtaking of all, both in awe and anxiety, where slippery steps without any barriers bring you to a secluded cove speckled with urchins.
—Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
The third salon, secluded in the boutique’s rear corner, offers a personalized experience for top clients.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
But the time secluded together also helped the couple strengthen their relationship and get to know each other in a deeper way, Nanjiani says, despite being married since 2007.
—Kylie Gilbert, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secluded
Adjective
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The story of sheltered squares being exposed to the wider world and liberated is just as relevant now as 50 years ago.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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More than 5 feet of rain fell in some parts of Maui from March 10 to 16, during what’s known as a kona storm, a weather pattern in which winds come from the south, drawing heavy precipitation to leeward areas of the islands that are usually more sheltered from heavy rain.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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This is how my colleagues and I were able to confirm that wild dolphins, like captive animals, produced large numbers of individually distinctive signature whistles when briefly isolated from other dolphins.—
Laela Sayigh,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Each hill and cave in Cambodia’s rocky karst landscape –– a term for a landscape created when rocks break down, forming large cave springs, sinking streams and sinkholes –– is isolated from the others.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the kitchen of Oakland restaurant Town Fare, on a quiet afternoon, chef and owner Michele McQueen prepared for an upcoming reservation for one.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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West Texas Intermediate May futures also saw a noticeable pickup in trading activity at roughly the same time, with a distinct volume spike interrupting otherwise quiet conditions.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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The company has said the state's allegations of harm cannot be separated from the content on the platforms, because its algorithms and design features serve to publish content.—
Diana Novak Jones,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The album documented how six individuals separated by COVID-19 could bring their disparate ideas together, but the result was admittedly disjointed among some standout moments.—
Chris Young,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What follows is a relentless cat-and-mouse battle across borders and hidden networks, driven by lies, betrayal and shifting loyalties.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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Many times, trailers are specially modified to smuggle people with hidden compartments in case of inspections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Mecklenburg County commissioners voted just last week to officially remove the county’s previous rules on private pool rentals to reflect the change in state law.—
Mary Ramsey
March 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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The diplomats spoke on the condition of anonymity to disclose private negotiations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Being vocally left-leaning thus provides social status benefits and forms of self-congratulation that being conservative doesn't (if anything, in terms of the broader culture and the opinion-formulating institutions, conservatism tends to be rather lonely and something of a social liability).—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Studies show the online dating space is less welcoming for Black women willing to try it — experiences include misogynoir, racial fetishes and microaggressions, in addition to biased dating app algorithms that leave many feeling invisible, less desirable and lonely.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That’s what guests can expect at Six Senses Laamu on the remote Laamu Atoll in the southern Maldives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to Siple, this global reach reflects both the accessibility of remote sessions and a broader interest in approaches that combine practical explanation with therapeutic techniques.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Secluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secluded. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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