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
Lexie Zhao & Haina Zhou Drawn from seclusion to serve the realm in chaos, LV An journeys to Luoyang with his wife XU – into ruin.
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Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Other allegations include intrusion upon seclusion, negligence, and unjust enrichment.
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ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
The historic ranch's seclusion also helped maintain the security essential for filming a high-profile reality series.
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Allison Degrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Trellises and arbors supporting vines also contribute to a sense of intimacy and seclusion.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Other allegations include intrusion upon seclusion, negligence, and unjust enrichment.
—
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
The historic ranch's seclusion also helped maintain the security essential for filming a high-profile reality series.
—
Allison Degrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Trellises and arbors supporting vines also contribute to a sense of intimacy and seclusion.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for seclusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seclusion
Noun
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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These evergreen or deciduous shrubs protect your garden oasis from prying eyes and create a sense of solitude.
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After hours of debate on Tuesday, the Broward County School Board has paused the rollout of an artificial intelligence platform following concerns regarding privacy, cybersecurity and age-appropriate content.
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Her health, her family, her privacy, and a delineation between her pop star ego— her alter ego, to name her past album—and her own self.
Noun
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Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
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Pressure is normal, but isolation is optional.
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“Seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seclusion. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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