in isolation
idiom
: apart from others : separately
The researchers work in isolation.
Their culture developed in isolation from the rest of the world.
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All these variables can influence where mortgage rates head next, but experts caution against viewing these economic factors too closely and in isolation.
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Brendan Dyer, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
So what keeps me sane in isolation is purpose, and being part of something bigger than the expedition.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
The phrase can also be used in isolation as a joke and to mystify adults.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Sometimes, rational decisions made in isolation lead to irrational outcomes for everyone involved.
—James L. Whiteside, STAT, 2 Jan. 2026
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Brendan Dyer, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
So what keeps me sane in isolation is purpose, and being part of something bigger than the expedition.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
The phrase can also be used in isolation as a joke and to mystify adults.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Sometimes, rational decisions made in isolation lead to irrational outcomes for everyone involved.
—James L. Whiteside, STAT, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for in isolation
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“In isolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20isolation. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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