in isolation
idiom
: 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
To keep up with workforce needs, educational providers, employers and policymakers must collaborate rather than operate in isolation.
—
Michael Hansen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
But such reviews, conducted by custodial staff, lack clinical oversight and result in people remaining in isolation indefinitely, advocates say.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
Living life in isolation, a girl dreams of luxury and beauty, fantasizing about possessing the looks of
her celebrity idol and winning the heart of her unrequited love.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
The objectives of this war cannot be viewed in isolation.
—Felice Friedson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for in isolation
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.
Michael Hansen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
But such reviews, conducted by custodial staff, lack clinical oversight and result in people remaining in isolation indefinitely, advocates say.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
Living life in isolation, a girl dreams of luxury and beauty, fantasizing about possessing the looks of
her celebrity idol and winning the heart of her unrequited love.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
The objectives of this war cannot be viewed in isolation.
—Felice Friedson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for in isolation
Cite this Entry
“In isolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20isolation. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share