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
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2025
Nestled on the coasts of Islamorada, a village in the Florida Keys, are a series of secluded beaches that attract saltwater fishermen from all over the world.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
The secluded property spans nearly 13,000 square feet of both inside and outdoor space where guests can post up by the pool, lounge in covered cabanas, or nosh on authentic Caribbean spreads fusing African, West Indian, and European cuisine.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Among the best ways to savor this wealth of water is by escaping to a secluded bay to soak up the sun.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 June 2025
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The 50 Favorite Places to Camp list included a variety of locations from across the U.S., including an oceanside farm near San Francisco, a secluded waterfall getaway in Georgia and two drastically different camping experiences outside of Utah’s Zion National Park.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2025
Nestled on the coasts of Islamorada, a village in the Florida Keys, are a series of secluded beaches that attract saltwater fishermen from all over the world.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
The secluded property spans nearly 13,000 square feet of both inside and outdoor space where guests can post up by the pool, lounge in covered cabanas, or nosh on authentic Caribbean spreads fusing African, West Indian, and European cuisine.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Among the best ways to savor this wealth of water is by escaping to a secluded bay to soak up the sun.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secluded
Adjective
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Once a quiet fishing village, Nazaré, Portugal, is home to some of the world's largest rideable waves, reaching up to 100 feet.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Pulse Picks Yes, the MLB trade deadline could be quiet … but there are some big names that could move, too.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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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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Structure your questions to expose hidden concerns.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The rooms also feature customizable light and screen settings, as well as hidden cameras built directly into the walls.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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First discovered: 10:59 p.m. July 11 Initial location: Riverside County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Park A new wildfire was reported today at 10:59 p.m. in Riverside County, California. Park Fire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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However, the picture wall, which originally served as the fort’s private entrance, is one of the most prominent architectural features of the site and is partly responsible for its ‘world heritage’ listing.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The greatest threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts up to 70mph and isolated hail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
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Updated July 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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While Bowie envisioned an Earth careening toward apocalypse in a flamboyant, theatrical cry, Drake’s five leaves are quieter, lonelier — more like the end of a season than the end of a world.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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By January, Musk had transitioned to lieutenant, making up DOGE, complete with cringey swag, like a lonely preteen dreaming up a secret club in his tree house.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
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Rescuers found the surfer around 9 a.m. local time on Thursday on the remote and uninhabited North Solitary Island, which is located around eight miles offshore, according to 7 News.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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The Office of Space Commerce, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has been around since the 1980s as a licensing agency for remote sensing and Earth observation satellites.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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“Secluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secluded. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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