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
The Trappist monk Thomas Merton describes a similar experience on the streets of Louisville, Kentucky, on a rare occasion when leaving his cloistered monastery.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
When the local police arrive and suspicion quickly falls on Gabriel, Frida is forced to revisit memories from their upbringing in a cloistered cult in upstate New York, their dramatic escape, and the scandal that followed.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Over the next two months, Francis will be less visible, harder to hear, more cloistered and more likely to stick to the script.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The walk from Mercedes to Giorgio Baldi’s cloistered front door has become something of a runway for Rhianna over the years.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
When the local police arrive and suspicion quickly falls on Gabriel, Frida is forced to revisit memories from their upbringing in a cloistered cult in upstate New York, their dramatic escape, and the scandal that followed.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Over the next two months, Francis will be less visible, harder to hear, more cloistered and more likely to stick to the script.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The walk from Mercedes to Giorgio Baldi’s cloistered front door has become something of a runway for Rhianna over the years.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloistered
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Embark on a small-ship cruise in Baja Unlike mega–cruise ships that dock in bustling tourist ports, UnCruise’s small vessels navigate Baja’s secluded coves and hidden inlets, granting a proverbial backstage pass to places few travelers ever see.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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Terranea offers a large variety of room categories and multi-bedroom villas with features, such as fireplaces, full kitchens, and ocean views, near its pools, restaurants, or in secluded areas surrounded by lush landscaping.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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One of the advantages of container plants is that many are movable and can be relocated to a cooler and more sheltered location in very hot weather.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Healthier plants can better support beneficial insects and birds by providing more nectar and pollen, more berries, and potentially more sheltered spaces for habitat.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant's decor includes Japanese menu boards with hidden messages.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Cloistered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloistered. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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