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 headphones have an open-back design, enabling sound to move in and out without that cloistered feeling of many closed-back designs.
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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
Tucked into a cloistered 1,500-acre gated resort community, the Four Seasons and its team coddles families completely, starting with airport pickup including car seats — a gear-schlepping game changer.
—Alesandra Dubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024
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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
Tucked into a cloistered 1,500-acre gated resort community, the Four Seasons and its team coddles families completely, starting with airport pickup including car seats — a gear-schlepping game changer.
—Alesandra Dubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloistered
Adjective
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Pre-game the big dinner by enjoying a signature French 125 (a French 75 with Cognac) in the restaurant’s chic and secluded speakeasy lounge.—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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There were many more wonderful moments in a festival that fuses sounds and artistic expressions from across the globe, coming together in one of the most stunning and secluded places on Earth. 1.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There are fun facts about flora and fauna, hidden critters and plants, and more.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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The dining room’s most unique feature is the hidden reading nook with a daybed, wall sconce lighting and curtains.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Cloistered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloistered. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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