as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
after the long book tour, the author looked forward to the isolation of his office
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Recent Examples of isolation
Although developed to treat depression, it’s also sometimes used to manage symptoms of mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder (BPD), as well as issues with grief, social isolation, and relationship conflicts.
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Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
More young Americans are struggling with feelings of isolation and anxiety than ever before.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 25 May 2025
Social isolation and loneliness may be chronic or occur in episodes, but that depends on an individual’s circumstances.
—Joshua Zatulskis, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
These individuals typically struggle to delegate or seek support, which can result in a profound sense of isolation.
—Lisa Bodell, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
More young Americans are struggling with feelings of isolation and anxiety than ever before.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 25 May 2025
Social isolation and loneliness may be chronic or occur in episodes, but that depends on an individual’s circumstances.
—Joshua Zatulskis, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
These individuals typically struggle to delegate or seek support, which can result in a profound sense of isolation.
—Lisa Bodell, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolation
Noun
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This dialogue-free sci-fi story is narrated through music and motion, as a young girl astronaut navigates space and solitude.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Even mundane experiences came into more vivid focus: I was taken by the tang of fresh raspberries and the crispness of clean bedsheets, along with the sweet freedom of solitude.—
Melissa Febos,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2025
Noun
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And expectations from users—around performance, privacy and trust—are higher than ever.—
Gopinath Kathiresan,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The couple spent nearly 19 years trying to get pregnant, and Rosie—who asked to use a pseudonym to protect her privacy—says their Orthodox Jewish faith kept them hopeful during 15 unsuccessful IVF cycles.—
Alice Park,
Time,
10 June 2025
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“Isolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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