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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as in isolated
to set or keep apart from others
the patients will be secluded until they are no longer contagious
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Recent Examples of secluded
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 July 2025
Just shy of a mile long, with lounge chairs available for rent and secluded rocky coves dotting the beach’s south end, Dhermi is also a major destination for partygoers: The area hosts several big music festivals during the summer.
—New York Times, 23 July 2025
So far, Zuckerberg’s secluded compound hosts two mansions, a gym, a tennis court, several guesthouses and treehouses, and its own water and energy systems.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
The film follows Sergio, a teacher tormented by his past, who is transferred to Remis, a secluded village known as the happiest town in Italy.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 July 2025
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Adjective
Built in 1947 and recently remodeled, the residence sits amid a secluded enclave within the Woods Cove neighborhood, with the listing held by Shauna and Leita Covington of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 July 2025
Just shy of a mile long, with lounge chairs available for rent and secluded rocky coves dotting the beach’s south end, Dhermi is also a major destination for partygoers: The area hosts several big music festivals during the summer.
—New York Times, 23 July 2025
So far, Zuckerberg’s secluded compound hosts two mansions, a gym, a tennis court, several guesthouses and treehouses, and its own water and energy systems.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
The film follows Sergio, a teacher tormented by his past, who is transferred to Remis, a secluded village known as the happiest town in Italy.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secluded
Adjective
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Accessible only by boat, the island features quiet trails, pebble beaches, and one campsite on the north end.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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At least the Cubs can take heart knowing the 64-44 Brewers, their chief rival in the NL Central, also stayed quiet.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 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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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
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To uncover the hidden biodiversity of mycorrhizal fungi, an international team of researchers—in partnership with SPUN—used machine learning models to analyze more than 2.8 billion fungal DNA sequences from nearly 25,000 soil samples extracted across 130 different countries.—
Amber X. Chen,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 July 2025
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The hidden hand worked through patterns embedded deep in the data, patterns that a human mind, or even a less vigilant program, would have missed.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Spelman will be cremated in a private ceremony Thursday, his family said.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Appreciate Luxury with Great Views With more than 450 rooms, each with a private balcony overlooking Corpus Christi Bay, the Omni Hotel offers the city's most luxurious accommodations.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But men and women who are flying solo—without a spouse—typically report their lives to be less meaningful and more lonely.—
Brad Wilcox,
The Atlantic,
29 July 2025
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The series is handsomely composed — NFL Films knows how to capture sunlight slanting through shoulder pads and the lonely geometry of empty stadiums.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Even if your phone is working fine, skipping updates can leave you open to remote attacks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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California’s remote White Mountains are a magical lure for me like few other places in the state.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Secluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secluded. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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