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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Getting out of solitude and isolation can be easier said than done.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Species that lived there were unique, shaped by the constraints and freedoms of geographic solitude.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, the luxury real estate markets along the Côte d’Azur have seen sustained demand driven by international buyers seeking privacy, coastal views, architectural pedigree, and, increasingly, golden visas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
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Cybersecurity experts have also flagged data vulnerabilities in the app and voiced concerns about the company’s privacy policy.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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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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“Seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seclusion. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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