Definition of secludednext
as in sheltered
screened or sequestered from view we stayed in a secluded resort, far away from the regular tourist crowds

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secluded

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verb

past tense of seclude

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Recent Examples of secluded
Adjective
In March, Huerta told The New York Times that Cesar Chavez, her partner in building the farmworkers movement, raped her in 1966 in a secluded grape field. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026 Some females, depending on the species, carry their egg sacs on their body; others are looking for secluded indoor places to store their egg sacs. — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
While secluded in the hills off of a winding dirt road, the resort is just minutes away from the Dripping Springs local scene of breweries, wineries, and distilleries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 Children could be restrained and secluded for violent behavior. — Charles Bell, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for secluded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secluded
Adjective
  • The western monarch butterfly is also on the move, heading toward sheltered areas along the California coast.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The sheltered conditions of the oyamel forest are critical to the butterflies’ survival.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • According to the Sheriff’s Office, investigators determined the killing resulted from a domestic situation and appears to be isolated.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Many are realizing that alone time isn’t about feeling isolated.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Fresh off a max contract extension, Reaves has had a quiet yet ruthlessly efficient start to the year in Doncic’s shadow.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • And at a time of national reflection, Kate’s wardrobe offered its own quiet tribute to those who came before her.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Native children were often separated from their families and communities through boarding schools, where they were discouraged or prevented from speaking their Native languages and practicing their cultures.
    — Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • During his imprisonment, al-Sakani was separated from his wife, Iman, and their 3-year-old daughter, Misk.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Its hidden zipper and interior corner ties help keep everything neatly in place, while the warm camel hue pairs beautifully with the deeper plum of the blanket.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • To get to real truths, even better, hidden truths, researchers must solve for this.
    — Sam Peskin, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Treatments include facials and body treatments from 111Skin, myBlend and Dr Burgener, plus the option to book a private spa suite or saline bath.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Wiles gave Trump her resignation Thursday night, a person familiar with the events told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe the private conversation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Will the Mona Lisa’s smile feel lonelier if she’s removed from her current gallery in the Louvre and placed in a new one by herself?
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Neither approach is wrong, but misunderstandings can arise when one partner feels crowded and the other feels lonely.
    — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • My direct supervisor is 100 percent remote, and the other supervisors are remote at least half the week.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Days later, his body was found in a remote area near Lake Berryessa.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Secluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secluded. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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