as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
I enjoy privacy for a time, but eventually I miss the company of others
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of privacy
The bill passed through the privacy committee Tuesday.
—
Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Lack of competition forces users to submit to pervasive content manipulation, invasive data mining, unprecedented privacy infractions, and a variety of .
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Stay informed, take charge of your digital footprint and choose tools that prioritize your privacy.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Our readers believe there’s no better place to soak in the privacy, tranquility, and healing powers of Japan than at Aman Kyoto.
—Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for privacy
Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Lack of competition forces users to submit to pervasive content manipulation, invasive data mining, unprecedented privacy infractions, and a variety of .
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Stay informed, take charge of your digital footprint and choose tools that prioritize your privacy.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Our readers believe there’s no better place to soak in the privacy, tranquility, and healing powers of Japan than at Aman Kyoto.
—Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for privacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for privacy
Noun
-
Getting out of solitude and isolation can be easier said than done.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
-
Species that lived there were unique, shaped by the constraints and freedoms of geographic solitude.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Privacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privacy. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share