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
In spite of obvious parallels in the OVO stars’ individual and shared bodies of work, the album $$$4U’s mind-set most resembles Taylor Swift’s Reputation, the cloistered R&B pivot released after lashing out at the erstwhile Kardashian-Wests backfired.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
That process, undertaken in cloistered seclusion, provides not only the movie’s action but also its warily aggressive tone.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
That process, undertaken in cloistered seclusion, provides not only the movie’s action but also its warily aggressive tone.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloistered
Adjective
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In Namibia, Shipwreck Lodge in the desolate Skeleton Coast National Park and the secluded Hoanib Valley Camp are oases of luxury in otherworldly settings.—
Erina Pinar,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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This destination restaurant within the luxury glamping property offers a refined take on seasonal ingredients against the backdrop of a secluded canyon.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Estate attorneys, appraisers, and fiduciaries can help catalog and assess hidden treasures—ensuring nothing of value escapes attention.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This guide breaks down the current average monthly costs for internet service, explains what drives those prices up and uncovers hidden fees that often go unnoticed.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Cloistered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloistered. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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