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 audit also found widespread issues with school systems’ seclusion and restraint policies.
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Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
The thick stands of trees flanking long sections provide the illusion of seclusion even when the path passes near neighborhoods.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Advocates and parents are concerned that school districts are under-reporting their use of seclusion by claiming that sending a student to a calm-down room is not seclusion.
—Melanie Asmar, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
With only 18 boutique suites sprinkled across the lush property, guests are enveloped in a seclusion that borders on surreal.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
The thick stands of trees flanking long sections provide the illusion of seclusion even when the path passes near neighborhoods.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Advocates and parents are concerned that school districts are under-reporting their use of seclusion by claiming that sending a student to a calm-down room is not seclusion.
—Melanie Asmar, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
With only 18 boutique suites sprinkled across the lush property, guests are enveloped in a seclusion that borders on surreal.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seclusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seclusion
Noun
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From tech to energy, these careers offer six-figure potential and solitude.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In an interview with Variety, Majors responded to a comment about Maddox’s crushing solitude and the on-screen violence by asking where the reporter sees violence in the film.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The audit, initiated at the request of congressional leaders, will specifically examine whether DOGE adheres to privacy and data protection laws.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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This will have a chilling effect for founders and innovators in the crypto/digital asset space looking to build infrastructure, particularly involving privacy preserving technology.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Long commutes, isolation from friends, and unexpected maintenance costs have turned dream homes into financial and emotional burdens.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The damages go beyond loss of learning, a dire consequence in its own right: Millions of families, both children and parents, still carry the scars of stress, depression, and isolation.—
David Zweig,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seclusion. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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