as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
the separateness of the island community has given it a distinct culture
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Noun
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As neo-colonial dynamics among the expatriate community unravel, this fragile bond becomes his only refuge from an impending collapse into solitude or barbarism.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 May 2025 -
Because of the distance and elevation gain on this moderately challenging trek, you’ll be rewarded with solitude and pristine scenery.—
Jennifer Broome,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
Noun
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While maintaining his right to privacy, Jude should be protected at all costs!—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
29 May 2025
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Emilie Kiser — the 26-year-old influencer who built a TikTok following of 3.4 million for her mom-and-wife lifestyle content — filed the suit over privacy concerns.—
Viola Flowers,
NBC news,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Some of the best cooling mattresses on this list stand out because of edge control, motion isolation, and pressure-relieving qualities.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2025
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Americans are so lonely that the US Surgeon General’s office released an advisory in 2023 stating that social isolation has an impact on mortality comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.—
Eliza Brooke,
Vox,
23 May 2025
Noun
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At the dawn of the 20th century, African Americans faced lynch mobs, disenfranchisement, and segregation.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
24 May 2025
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Since the 1890s, Inkwell Beach, part of Oak Bluffs Town Beach, has been a summertime sanctuary for Black families seeking reprieve from segregation and discrimination.—
Mariette Williams,
Essence,
21 May 2025
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“Separateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separateness. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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