in isolation

phrase

: apart from others : separately
The researchers work in isolation.
Their culture developed in isolation from the rest of the world.

Examples of in isolation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Since all of the objects in a system influence vibrational behavior, Kracht likes to study them first in isolation and then in combination. John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026 The researchers therefore plan to connect the different stages of materials development rather than study them in isolation. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 Players score in isolation, using signature moves, and even while playing within the confines of a team, personalities are on full display. Eden Laase, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Different tools and teams may produce language that appears appropriate in isolation while feeling inconsistent across the complete customer journey. Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in isolation

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“In isolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20isolation. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!