isolated

adjective

iso·lat·ed ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd

also ˈi-

Synonyms of isolated next

: occurring alone or once : unique

: sporadic

Examples of isolated in a Sentence

The town remains a very isolated community. The camp is located in an isolated area. The arrest was an isolated incident in his youth. a few isolated cases of vandalism

Recent Examples on the Web Metro Phoenix can expect both fewer extreme temperatures and isolated thunderstorms in the week ahead after a storm rolled across the area Sunday night. —

Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024 The day will remain sunny with isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Conditions will remain mostly clear with a low of 76 at night. —

Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2024 Police said this an isolated incident and said there is no threat to the public. —

Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2024 Florida Keys meteorologists are not issuing a heat advisory at this point but highs are expected in the low 90s for the weekend and work week and about a 40% chance of isolated thunderstorms every day. —

Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for isolated

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