Synonyms of isolated
1
: occurring alone or once : unique
2

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
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Think of this effect as a slow simmer that builds with each exposure to the sun, rather than a single isolated event. Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026 The forecast for the Houston area on Tuesday called for isolated thunderstorms and showers. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for isolated

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of isolated was in 1763

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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolated. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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