as in hideout
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
the novelist has a little hideaway in the country where he goes whenever he wants to do some serious writing
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Source Located in the Montecito area, the intimate coastal hideaway is designed for tranquil relaxation.
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, a side room next to the entry was absorbed into the primary suite to create an inviting sitting area and private library, offering a special hideaway for holding Noland’s favorite reads as well as family heirlooms.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
These 10 properties, chosen by our readers in our annual South's Best awards survey, represent a range of destinations, from mountain hideaways to beachfront stays to former estates.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
That unassuming hideaway has transformed into a sprawling $60 million private residence.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, a side room next to the entry was absorbed into the primary suite to create an inviting sitting area and private library, offering a special hideaway for holding Noland’s favorite reads as well as family heirlooms.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
These 10 properties, chosen by our readers in our annual South's Best awards survey, represent a range of destinations, from mountain hideaways to beachfront stays to former estates.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
That unassuming hideaway has transformed into a sprawling $60 million private residence.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Hideaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hideaway. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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