isolated
adjective
iso·lat·ed
ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd 
also ˈi-
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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For many, this is not being seen as an isolated act of violence, but as part of a broader and deeply troubling pattern.
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Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Instead of delivering isolated creative assets, the company focuses on aligning strategy and execution so that each initiative contributes to a broader business goal.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The shooting of a person early April 19 in the 16700 block of 88th Avenue was an isolated event, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
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Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Instead of delivering isolated creative assets, the company focuses on aligning strategy and execution so that each initiative contributes to a broader business goal.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The shooting of a person early April 19 in the 16700 block of 88th Avenue was an isolated event, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for isolated
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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