as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
she went into seclusion in order to focus entirely on writing her book
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Recent Examples of seclusion
The club’s founders, the Japanese conglomerate Cornes & Company, spent years searching for a spot that offered seclusion, drama, and quick access to Tokyo and nearby airports.
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Sue Callaway, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
The ultra-luxurious arm of Ritz-Carlton has grown very deliberately—each property offers seclusion by keeping room count down on large parcels of land set in nature.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
Water Activities The property was always known for its seclusion and privacy, on an island overall known for those qualities as well as its 100+ beaches, so the seven mile pink beach fronting clear turquoise water will likely be the domain of just hotel guests.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Daniel's death was devastating to Anna Nicole, who went into seclusion after losing him.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Sue Callaway, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
The ultra-luxurious arm of Ritz-Carlton has grown very deliberately—each property offers seclusion by keeping room count down on large parcels of land set in nature.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
Water Activities The property was always known for its seclusion and privacy, on an island overall known for those qualities as well as its 100+ beaches, so the seven mile pink beach fronting clear turquoise water will likely be the domain of just hotel guests.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Daniel's death was devastating to Anna Nicole, who went into seclusion after losing him.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seclusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seclusion
Noun
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The news was the type of surprise that necessitated a few moments of solitude.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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After the many weeks in the solitude of woods and mountains, Goldie showed a strong dislike for the crowds and traffic noises of San Francisco.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Teens commonly described negative experiences involving social drama, cyberbullying and privacy violations.—
Abdulmalik Alluhidan,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Inside Elon Musk’s War on Washington Personal information As DOGE picked up steam following the inauguration, cybersecurity experts began voicing concern about the new organization’s privacy practices and digital hygiene.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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As repairs happen, the pricing team, working in isolation, sees sudden demand for this new part and significantly increases its price.—
Sean O'Neill,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Surveillance typically involves tracking individuals with diseases by name for the purpose of direct action, including isolation, quarantine and treatment.—
Amy Lauren Fairchild,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seclusion. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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