as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
behind the stately townhouses lie cloistered gardens that the public never sees
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Recent Examples of cloistered
Does the oppression of cloistered women in Catholic Europe in any way connect to the liberation of dissenting women in Protestant Europe?
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Chandler Fritz,
The New York Review of Books,
21 Mar. 2026
The result is a zanier and livelier ride than the cloistered and predictable Harry’s House.
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Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Hibino had spent the past 30 years working in the quiet, cloistered world of traditional Japanese dance, studying and practicing as a kaoshi, or traditional Japanese stage makeup artist.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
However, the young woman begins to feel a calling from God and decides to embrace the life of a cloistered nun.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cloistered
Chandler Fritz,
The New York Review of Books,
21 Mar. 2026
The result is a zanier and livelier ride than the cloistered and predictable Harry’s House.
—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Hibino had spent the past 30 years working in the quiet, cloistered world of traditional Japanese dance, studying and practicing as a kaoshi, or traditional Japanese stage makeup artist.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
However, the young woman begins to feel a calling from God and decides to embrace the life of a cloistered nun.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cloistered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloistered
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This Shady Canyon Golf Club is one of Orange County‘s most exclusive enclaves with captivating rock formations and lush fairways spread across 300 acres in a secluded canyon setting.
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These campsites, often in secluded national parks or deserts, offer unobstructed views and sometimes educational programs.
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During winter months, move potted blueberry plants to a sheltered location to protect them from cold winter winds.
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Unfortunately, many ground covers and ivy create the cool, sheltered conditions these pests prefer.
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In the evening, Banff’s newest late-night spot, The Dusty Boot Saloon, channels cowboy country motifs through nostalgic saloon energy and a lively dance hall, stage for live music and hidden lounges.
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Further investigation determined that the videos came from a hidden camera installed in one of the church's changing rooms and bathrooms.
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“Cloistered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloistered. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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