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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloistered
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Their local store is still called a 'hidden gem' Long-vacant CT nursing home site planned for 160 apartments.—
Aaron Flaum,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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Water Bottle Cleaning & Maintenance Bacteria build-up is a real issue, especially with straws, valves, and lids with hidden parts, so Razgaitis suggests avoiding overly complicated and hard-to-clean bottles.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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“Cloistered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloistered. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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