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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Recent Examples of solitude
Caroline Hú worked with choreographer Emma Portner in a dance-film hybrid blending Hu’s romantic couture with Portner’s explorations of movement, identity and solitude.
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Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Let solitude become your sanctuary.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
The resort's airy suites with private terraces are ideal for winding down in solitude, while its pool and holistic spa round out the experience.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Amid the solitude of his training, Ku confronts generational trauma and creates new ways to heal his community through running.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
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Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Let solitude become your sanctuary.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
The resort's airy suites with private terraces are ideal for winding down in solitude, while its pool and holistic spa round out the experience.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Amid the solitude of his training, Ku confronts generational trauma and creates new ways to heal his community through running.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for solitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solitude
Noun
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The Star is not identifying him out of respect for his privacy.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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Rooms at the Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv, and several other locations, have already been prepared to receive the hostages and include not only the medical and psychological infrastructure needed for the victims, but full privacy and a home-like atmosphere for their stay.—
Caitlin McFall , Yonat Friling,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Behold the unlikely kings of the NFC West, who are unable to accept this award because they’re being kept in isolation for their own protection.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Ending the war will offer the Israeli leader relief from daily headlines of IDF casualties, strained reservist forces, increasing international isolation and severe economic damage – heavy burdens for electoral campaigns.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The children's book comes during what’s being dubbed a loneliness epidemic for all ages, including children.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Among the areas covered in the survey were food insecurity, loneliness, their experience with the weather and maternal health.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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“Solitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solitude. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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