as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
it was an overwhelming sense of aloneness that eventually drove the island castaway mad
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Recent Examples of aloneness
People often refer to aloneness and writer’s block as the two great challenges of being a novelist.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 2025
This is a telling fantasy—to feel more content in one’s dreamed aloneness than in real society.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 2025
This is a telling fantasy—to feel more content in one’s dreamed aloneness than in real society.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aloneness
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
Noun
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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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In an era where loneliness is a global health concern, building social time into your lifestyle is imperative.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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That’s when the loneliness becomes pathological.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
30 Jan. 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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“Aloneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloneness. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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