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
With just ten luxury beachfront villas, the resort offers a level of seclusion that is unmatched.
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Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
For those hoping to avoid soaring temperatures, openings in cooler climates also offer seclusion.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The neighborhood is highly desirable for the rich and powerful because of its seclusion, but that seclusion carries risks when emergencies occur, the Times also said.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
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.
—Sue Callaway, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
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Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
For those hoping to avoid soaring temperatures, openings in cooler climates also offer seclusion.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The neighborhood is highly desirable for the rich and powerful because of its seclusion, but that seclusion carries risks when emergencies occur, the Times also said.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
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.
—Sue Callaway, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
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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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The sun conjunct Neptune in Pisces will ignite your 12th house of secrets, privacy and spirituality, stirring up subconscious thoughts and dreams.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Varley’s grip, her taut observation of nerve-wracking isolation, loosens and the film devolves into a blunt and clichéd consideration of family.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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The most successful domestic noir and psychological thrillers of recent years have tackled universal anxieties: housing insecurity, financial precarity, isolation in the digital age, the fragility of relationships.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seclusion. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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