as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
behind the stately townhouses lie cloistered gardens that the public never sees
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Recent Examples of cloistered
Does the oppression of cloistered women in Catholic Europe in any way connect to the liberation of dissenting women in Protestant Europe?
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Chandler Fritz,
The New York Review of Books,
21 Mar. 2026
The result is a zanier and livelier ride than the cloistered and predictable Harry’s House.
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Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Hibino had spent the past 30 years working in the quiet, cloistered world of traditional Japanese dance, studying and practicing as a kaoshi, or traditional Japanese stage makeup artist.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
However, the young woman begins to feel a calling from God and decides to embrace the life of a cloistered nun.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cloistered
Chandler Fritz,
The New York Review of Books,
21 Mar. 2026
The result is a zanier and livelier ride than the cloistered and predictable Harry’s House.
—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Hibino had spent the past 30 years working in the quiet, cloistered world of traditional Japanese dance, studying and practicing as a kaoshi, or traditional Japanese stage makeup artist.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
However, the young woman begins to feel a calling from God and decides to embrace the life of a cloistered nun.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cloistered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloistered
Adjective
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This secluded island located just across the sound from popular Hilton Head has been hiding in plain sight for years.
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Out back, a secluded courtyard and soaking pool await.
Adjective
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
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Outside of their sheltered practice area, kids played on a carousel and ran around playing makeshift games of tag.
Adjective
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In the evening, Banff’s newest late-night spot, The Dusty Boot Saloon, channels cowboy country motifs through nostalgic saloon energy and a lively dance hall, stage for live music and hidden lounges.
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Further investigation determined that the videos came from a hidden camera installed in one of the church's changing rooms and bathrooms.
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“Cloistered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloistered. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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