secluded 1 of 2

as in sheltered
screened or sequestered from view we stayed in a secluded resort, far away from the regular tourist crowds

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secluded

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verb

past tense of seclude

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Recent Examples of secluded
Adjective
Stay near Dunn’s River Falls In a secluded corner on Jamaica’s North Coast sits Ocho Rios, filled with waterfalls, rivers, and lush forests. AFAR Media, 30 May 2025 New Yorkers can visit secluded African landmarks without leaving Manhattan, thanks to Sosena Solomon. Keyaira Boone, Essence, 30 May 2025 Spanning three levels, the two-tone structure is on a secluded cul-de-sac amid a third of an acre bordering the Wilshire Country Club golf course. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025 But during his five-year spell at Old Trafford, the defender felt secluded being away from family back in London. Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for secluded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secluded
Adjective
  • For those looking to venture farther, Cruz Bay’s private itineraries stretch deep into the BVI, blending gourmet dining, reef diving, and quiet anchorages into one seamless luxurious adventure.
    Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
  • Ideally, your room is dark, quiet and cool — think between 65 and 75 degrees.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Then the dancers disappeared, too, except for Abraham and a couple, who separated and lapped the stage one last time before leaving.
    Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Estate sales are a treasure trove for uncovering vintage clothing, and real hidden gems are often tucked away in unexpected places.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
  • The building’s second story will be built out and have even more bowling lanes — something not commonly seen in the U.S., Parkin said — and a hidden speakeasy bar that will be for 21 years old and over.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • The private orbital mission will bring billionaire Jared Isaacman to space for a second time after 2021′s Inspiration4 mission.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
  • What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2025
  • Her mission is clear—to help other women navigate their journey without feeling isolated.
    Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Adjective
  • As found in the survey, adults who experience daily loneliness are nearly five times more likely to rate their current life poorly compared to those who aren’t lonely.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • Skeletal branches created a cathedral over the lonely vehicle where the 64-year-old man had breathed his last, the winter-gray river placid in the background behind a ramble of fences.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • Even half-days can give working parents enough breathing room to juggle meetings or remote work.
    Lia Miller, Parents, 16 June 2025
  • Scientists study them indirectly, often only using remote observations.
    Daniel Apai, Space.com, 15 June 2025

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“Secluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secluded. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.

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