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Noun
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Note, social isolation refers to the lack of contact with others; loneliness is more subjective, a feeling.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Gratitude for having a place to close your eyes doesn’t erase the loneliness of nomadic living.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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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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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“Lonesomeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lonesomeness. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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