as in reserved
inclined or tending to avoid other people
The reclusive woman was more than happy to spend her day off reading and writing at home.
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Recent Examples of reclusive
Farmer will be hoping for more Ring alerts from his reclusive neighbor in the not-too-distant future.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Analysts say the opening of this luxury resort shows that Pyongyang is pursuing economic prosperity as well as - not instead of - military ambitions and reclusive dictatorship.
—Se Eun Gong, NPR, 5 July 2025
There, the two compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of the reclusive heiress Margaret Ives, a mysterious woman who has more than a couple secrets up her sleeve.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Written and directed by documentarian Brian Tetsuro Ivie (Emanuel) in his narrative directorial debut, the film tells the story of an impulsive young woman and a reclusive older man who launch on a poignant cross‑country road trip.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 June 2025
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Analysts say the opening of this luxury resort shows that Pyongyang is pursuing economic prosperity as well as - not instead of - military ambitions and reclusive dictatorship.
—Se Eun Gong, NPR, 5 July 2025
There, the two compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of the reclusive heiress Margaret Ives, a mysterious woman who has more than a couple secrets up her sleeve.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Written and directed by documentarian Brian Tetsuro Ivie (Emanuel) in his narrative directorial debut, the film tells the story of an impulsive young woman and a reclusive older man who launch on a poignant cross‑country road trip.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclusive
Adjective
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Southwest Airlines announced its new reserved seating policy will begin on Jan. 27, 2026.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Tickets are $125 per person and include Turf Club admission, a reserved table seat, two appetizers, two drink tickets (for premium cocktails, wine or beer), and chips and guacamole for the table.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Made from Pinot Noir grapes, very dry, elegant in both taste and presentation.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Leave compartments unzipped and let the backpack air dry.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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What about Davis, who has a lengthy injury history and underwent surgery to repair a detached retina this summer?—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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White Lake Township Chief of Police Daniel Keller said in a news release the homeowner was alerted through his video surveillance system that seven individuals had broken into his detached garage.—
Mike Stunson
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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In terms of coffee, try the banana bread cold brew latte, which contains banana, cookie butter and cinnamon cold brew with banana cold foam on top for $6. 5.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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Patients may exhibit temperature differences between the affected and unaffected limbs (i.e., comparing the right and left feet); the affected limb may be colder or warmer, which can be measured with a thermal camera.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The film is composed of three stories, all concerning the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent or parents, and each other.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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Constructed in the form of a triptych, the movie tells three stories exploring relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent (or parents), and each other.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Armstrong plays the new slayer — an introverted high-school student named Nova — in the untitled Buffyverse project, which Gellar executive produces in addition to reprising her signature role as Buffy Summers.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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Each week, the villagers gather to meet Matteo, an introverted 15 year old.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Set in Taiwan in 1988, the intergenerational drama revolves around Hsiao-lee, a quiet and withdrawn girl, growing up in silent gloom.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Everyone reacts differently to a cancer diagnosis: some men may want to talk openly, others may become quiet or withdrawn.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Alexis Bittar has never been shy about shining a light on subjects those with a timid approach would avoid.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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But the timid reaction also underscored Europe’s bystander role, contrasting with its past approach on that topic.—
Garret Martin,
The Conversation,
15 July 2025
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“Reclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclusive. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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