as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view behind the stately townhouses lie cloistered gardens that the public never sees

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Recent Examples of cloistered This is not the first time that a group of Silicon Valley elites have attempted to build a cloistered community, away from but still adjacent to the center of the tech industry. Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 23 Oct. 2024 The headphones have an open-back design, enabling sound to move in and out without that cloistered feeling of many closed-back designs. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 Their lack of clarity only confirms Rolex’s reputation as a cloistered corporate entity. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 18 July 2024 The actress got a kick out of ribbing her famous co-star about his cloistered life. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for cloistered
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  • The beachfront property is delightfully secluded and has views of Mauritius' most famous peak, Le Morne Brabant, and the vibrant Tamarin Bay.
    Julie Olum, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
  • On Friday, the world’s fourth-richest man and his bride Lauren Sanchez Bezos tied the knot during a private ceremony with around 200 celebrity guests on the secluded island of San Giorgio.
    Antonio Calanni, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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  • Structure your questions to expose hidden concerns.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • 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

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“Cloistered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloistered. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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