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
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Recent Examples of privacy
Jenna described the pull of privacy and nature.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
For travelers, especially families, the update could make connecting rooms a more attractive option without sacrificing privacy or quiet.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The facade is built to handle privacy quite well.
—Stefan Ionescu
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Courts have consistently ruled there is no violation of privacy in those settings.
—Michael Hancock, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
For travelers, especially families, the update could make connecting rooms a more attractive option without sacrificing privacy or quiet.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The facade is built to handle privacy quite well.
—Stefan Ionescu
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Courts have consistently ruled there is no violation of privacy in those settings.
—Michael Hancock, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privacy
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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“Privacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privacy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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