as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
she went into seclusion in order to focus entirely on writing her book
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Recent Examples of seclusion
Guests also enjoy unlimited access to the Fari Marina Village, the antithesis of the Maldives’ typical seclusion, designed as a social hub where guests can eat and mingle.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
For those seeking total seclusion, La Bastide, a standalone four-bedroom villa with direct garden access and a pool, offers a true home-away-from-home for families.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
An immersive design,182 guestrooms, suites and villas are tucked discreetly across 60 acres of mangroves and freshwater canals, balancing seclusion with a strong sense of rooted place.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
She was placed in the seclusion room, but police requested a warrant for her on the current charges.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 14 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
For those seeking total seclusion, La Bastide, a standalone four-bedroom villa with direct garden access and a pool, offers a true home-away-from-home for families.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
An immersive design,182 guestrooms, suites and villas are tucked discreetly across 60 acres of mangroves and freshwater canals, balancing seclusion with a strong sense of rooted place.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
She was placed in the seclusion room, but police requested a warrant for her on the current charges.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seclusion
Noun
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For a more challenging trek, Pacheco Canyon rewards hikers with solitude and stunning views.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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While the cruise line allows kids on board, grown-ups seeking solitude can head straight to the adults-only Solarium, a tranquil pool area ideal for relaxation.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Concerns about data privacy and worries that Europe is not doing enough to keep up with the United States and Chinese tech leadership are also fueling the drive.—
Kelvin Chan,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Weigh the convenience against the privacy trade-off.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Prairie dresses, walled compounds and isolation have given way to weekend soccer games, bars and wineries as the towns integrate with broader society.—
Jacques Billeaud,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Keeping his wife and children at arm’s length has only deepened his isolation, but the power (and danger) of the God of Thunder is still there just beneath the surface.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seclusion. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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