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as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
the hikers unexpectedly came upon an isolated mountain cabin
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as in occasional
not often occurring or repeated
fortunately, the error was just an isolated incident and the rest was done correctly
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as in separated
to set or keep apart from others
rescuers finally reached outlying villages that had been isolated by the massive earthquake
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Recent Examples of isolated
New Atlas, 26 June 2025
In addition, isolated thunderstorms will be possible Thursday afternoon and evening.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Erectile Health Equals Whole-Body Health ED is no longer a mysterious or isolated condition.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
And having people over is an antidote to the feeling that people are less social and more isolated than ever, which may be an unwelcome holdover from our pandemic solitude.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Adjective
It's located in an isolated spot off the Saudi coast in Tabuk and is reached by seaplane.
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
In addition, isolated thunderstorms will be possible Thursday afternoon and evening.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Erectile Health Equals Whole-Body Health ED is no longer a mysterious or isolated condition.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
And having people over is an antidote to the feeling that people are less social and more isolated than ever, which may be an unwelcome holdover from our pandemic solitude.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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The beachfront property is delightfully secluded and has views of Mauritius' most famous peak, Le Morne Brabant, and the vibrant Tamarin Bay.—
Julie Olum,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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The newlyweds reportedly had to make an eleventh hour venue change, opting for the more secluded and secure Arsenale for the Saturday reception, according to local media.—
Lauren Harvey,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Colorado and Arizona State offer little more than an occasional flash.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Allegedly set between Episode III and IV, with some occasional flashback episodes, the series would delve into aspects of the Star Wars universe that hadn't been explored before, such as different criminal factions operating across Coruscant.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The ingredients aren’t separated by recipe, which can make unpacking and prepping confusing.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The group touts its record of promoting education for girls of all ages, albeit with classes segregated by gender.—
Delaney Simon,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Jan. 2025
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As cybersecurity vendors most often operate in silos, the industry remains largely segregated, creating challenges for security teams, stifling risk protection capabilities and hindering innovation.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Structure your questions to expose hidden concerns.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Meanwhile, his hidden work left a deep impact on the photographers that succeeded him.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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