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 result is a zanier and livelier ride than the cloistered and predictable Harry’s House.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Hibino had spent the past 30 years working in the quiet, cloistered world of traditional Japanese dance, studying and practicing as a kaoshi, or traditional Japanese stage makeup artist.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
However, the young woman begins to feel a calling from God and decides to embrace the life of a cloistered nun.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
Guests crunch through colorful seasonal salads, sip from an expansive wine list and dig into chef Alan Sternberg's inventive pasta dishes at snugly cloistered tables in wood and brick alcoves lined with paintings, books and even a handful of typewriters.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Hibino had spent the past 30 years working in the quiet, cloistered world of traditional Japanese dance, studying and practicing as a kaoshi, or traditional Japanese stage makeup artist.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
However, the young woman begins to feel a calling from God and decides to embrace the life of a cloistered nun.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
Guests crunch through colorful seasonal salads, sip from an expansive wine list and dig into chef Alan Sternberg's inventive pasta dishes at snugly cloistered tables in wood and brick alcoves lined with paintings, books and even a handful of typewriters.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloistered
Adjective
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The first group of passengers, wearing face masks and head-to-toe personal protective equipment, were kept strictly secluded from members of the public as a small boat brought them ashore.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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The focus is on restorative soaking and geothermal therapy in a setting designed to feel secluded.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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After breaking free from that sheltered existence, Ashish sets out across continents, driven by a goal bound up in the memory of his late brother.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Many women experience motherhood and ambition as simultaneous life paths that require them to develop hidden strength.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Take the road less traveled, find hidden gems that aren't so much on the map, and be original in your itinerary.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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“Cloistered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloistered. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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