as in privacy
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
sought the kind of solitude where his thoughts would be his only companions
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Maybe that’s why Toussaint likes the peace of watching old movies and solitude to relax.
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Tony Paige, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
What started off as a tranquil moment of solitude turned into a disaster, as the Labrador showed no understanding of personal space.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Collaboration like this doesn’t come easy to a confessional artist so at home in solitude.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025
Each villa is also equipped with either a private pool or a terrace, providing both solitude and panoramic sea views.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
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Tony Paige, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
What started off as a tranquil moment of solitude turned into a disaster, as the Labrador showed no understanding of personal space.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Collaboration like this doesn’t come easy to a confessional artist so at home in solitude.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025
Each villa is also equipped with either a private pool or a terrace, providing both solitude and panoramic sea views.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Solitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solitude. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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