as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
it was an overwhelming sense of aloneness that eventually drove the island castaway mad
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Noun
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To do this work, the women needed peace and solitude.—
James Rebanks
June 26,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025 -
Taking place 11 months after the events of the original game, Sam and his daughter Lou have fled to Mexico to try to live a life of solitude and flee the commanding grip of the United Colonies of America (UCA).—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Availability and privacy Ask Photos rolls out to more eligible users in the U.S., beyond early access testers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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That’s because Mariya, not her real name, is living a dual identity, and to protect her privacy, only the most sacred of confidants — or business partners — can know her true persona.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Playing together helps children learn to forge connections with others Online kindergarten could not solve the problem of isolation.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The novel, recently adapted into a film starring Glenn Close, encapsulates Jansson’s love of rugged isolation.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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