as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
she had grown up in such rural insulation that she'd never met anyone of a different race
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Recent Examples of insulation
Heat leaks back in at around 7 to 8 watts through the insulation, so the ice stays frozen for several days with minimal loss, well beyond a single night’s cooling requirement.
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Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Sustainable materials define the interior as well, with the floors made from recycled plastic, the ceilings fashioned from old tires, the insulation made from recycled glassware, and the windows salvaged from old buildings.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Despite the insulation of their self-regard, strugglers were not immune from these larger political currents.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Scientists theorize that hollow melanosomes may have offered some form of insulation suited to life in the water.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
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Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Sustainable materials define the interior as well, with the floors made from recycled plastic, the ceilings fashioned from old tires, the insulation made from recycled glassware, and the windows salvaged from old buildings.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Despite the insulation of their self-regard, strugglers were not immune from these larger political currents.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Scientists theorize that hollow melanosomes may have offered some form of insulation suited to life in the water.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
Noun
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Perhaps most importantly, comfort with solitude transforms the experience.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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Books are written in solitude, but writers do some of their finest work with crowds—in public talks, interviews, and events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To bag the loveliest tables, which jut out in frond-like tendrils towards the sea and afford extra privacy, opt for an early dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The woman, whom Newtown referred to only as Jessica to protect her privacy, activated her personal locator beacon.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Spacecraft interiors, mission protocols and the psychological challenges of long-duration isolation were grounded in actual engineering and psychological research.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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Studies also show social media provides incredible benefits for most teens in battling isolation, boosting writing and providing access to information.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another heart highlighted the lasting impacts from the redlining of Troost Avenue a century ago, which long served as a dividing line of racial segregation in Kansas City.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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The law was originally enacted to help undo discriminatory Jim Crow racial segregation and protect the voting rights of Black people.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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