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
The lawsuit accused Lemonade of negligence and violations of multiple consumer privacy laws, including the Driver Privacy Protection Act.
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Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Swimply users can use a filter on the platform for more privacy — that can include factors like whether or not the pool is within view of the home or if the owners will be around.
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Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
3 July 2026
The two, who are going by their first names to protect their privacy, didn’t even know the opportunity was coming their way.
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Zuri Primos
july 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Kelly said Madison Square Garden made sense as a venue for the privacy and security of guests.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for privacy
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Swimply users can use a filter on the platform for more privacy — that can include factors like whether or not the pool is within view of the home or if the owners will be around.
—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
3 July 2026
The two, who are going by their first names to protect their privacy, didn’t even know the opportunity was coming their way.
—
Zuri Primos
july 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Kelly said Madison Square Garden made sense as a venue for the privacy and security of guests.
—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for privacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for privacy
Noun
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The result is an epidemic of solitude, if not loneliness; a dramatic drop in fertility; and a romantic famine across North and South America, Europe, and China.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
Noun
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Research shows that practicing mindfulness in quiet outdoor spaces lowers stress and mitigates feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
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Some express skepticism on whether James can stay patient with Dončić ball-dominant and isolation-heavy play.
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“Privacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privacy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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