as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
I enjoy privacy for a time, but eventually I miss the company of others
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Recent Examples of privacy
For the privacy of himself and his classmates, Finley declined to provide specific details regarding the shooting.
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Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Approximately 100 trees and 100 tons of boulder were brought in, creating privacy at this property that blends luxury with architectural inspiration drawn from one of Michigan’s most celebrated designers.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
His identity was not made public due to privacy requests from the family, according to Rintala.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The five-phase proposal outlined a gradual approach to providing the information while keeping within state and federal privacy laws.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Approximately 100 trees and 100 tons of boulder were brought in, creating privacy at this property that blends luxury with architectural inspiration drawn from one of Michigan’s most celebrated designers.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
His identity was not made public due to privacy requests from the family, according to Rintala.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The five-phase proposal outlined a gradual approach to providing the information while keeping within state and federal privacy laws.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privacy
Noun
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The resort's airy suites with private terraces are ideal for winding down in solitude, while its pool and holistic spa round out the experience.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Amid the solitude of his training, Ku confronts generational trauma and creates new ways to heal his community through running.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rejection sends Frankenstein’s monster into a tailspin of isolation and misery.—
Jon Michael Varese,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
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Satloff said the big question is whether Israel’s deepening diplomatic isolation is repairable.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Privacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privacy. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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