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
At first, the isolation feels like freedom.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The inevitable result of this isolation is tension, frustration, and despair, heightened by the specter of the murders of Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi at the hands of COs.
—Steve Zeidman, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Rolling Stone music writer Larisha Paul examined the isolation and pressures artists who have been in Bannerman’s position have faced.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Within a few weeks of arriving in France, though, her excitement morphed into an overwhelming sense of isolation and loneliness.
—Autumn Barnes, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The inevitable result of this isolation is tension, frustration, and despair, heightened by the specter of the murders of Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi at the hands of COs.
—Steve Zeidman, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Rolling Stone music writer Larisha Paul examined the isolation and pressures artists who have been in Bannerman’s position have faced.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Within a few weeks of arriving in France, though, her excitement morphed into an overwhelming sense of isolation and loneliness.
—Autumn Barnes, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for isolation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolation
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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Because there’s loneliness, and all kinds of temptation and distraction.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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With anxiety, depression, and loneliness quickly rising for young people across the country, music can be a comfort, a community, a way to express yourself, and a source of personal growth.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Isolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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