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
The main pool is surrounded by tropical vegetation with thatched cabanas in the distance, and everyone, from guests to staff, seems to appreciate the beauty that comes with serene seclusion.
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Jessica Fields, Essence, 8 May 2025
Cardinal electors must sign an oath of secrecy and seclusion, under threat of excommunication.
—Daniel Burke, NPR, 6 May 2025
In contrast, Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences embraces sophistication and seclusion in the more relaxed Jamsil area.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
At 92, Ono has retired from public life and is living in quiet seclusion on her farm in upstate New York.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Fields, Essence, 8 May 2025
Cardinal electors must sign an oath of secrecy and seclusion, under threat of excommunication.
—Daniel Burke, NPR, 6 May 2025
In contrast, Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences embraces sophistication and seclusion in the more relaxed Jamsil area.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
At 92, Ono has retired from public life and is living in quiet seclusion on her farm in upstate New York.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seclusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seclusion
Noun
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This dialogue-free sci-fi story is narrated through music and motion, as a young girl astronaut navigates space and solitude.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Even mundane experiences came into more vivid focus: I was taken by the tang of fresh raspberries and the crispness of clean bedsheets, along with the sweet freedom of solitude.—
Melissa Febos,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2025
Noun
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And expectations from users—around performance, privacy and trust—are higher than ever.—
Gopinath Kathiresan,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The couple spent nearly 19 years trying to get pregnant, and Rosie—who asked to use a pseudonym to protect her privacy—says their Orthodox Jewish faith kept them hopeful during 15 unsuccessful IVF cycles.—
Alice Park,
Time,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Headspace extraction allows for the analysis and isolation of specific molecules so they can be dialled up or down accordingly.—
Stephanie Hirschmiller,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The ideology driving that choice traps people in addiction, isolation, and despair.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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“Seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seclusion. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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