ghettoization

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Noun
  • King, of course, was referring to segregation.
    Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The distortions of segregation in the South in the forties left their mark, to be sure, but behind his tropism for the limelight, underneath all the braggadocio that is mistaken for arrogance, lies Jesse Louis Jackson's greatest longing in life—the lust for legitimacy.
    Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Rudnev’s lifestyle became one of deliberate isolation and privacy, marked by the total absence of public activity.
    William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
  • What makes this species especially interesting from a taxonomic standpoint is its geographic isolation.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Byrne is generous with his time and attention, but there’s also a Warholian air of mystery about him—a gentle impenetrability, a feeling of separateness.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Since becoming president of Taiwan, last May, Lai has asserted Taiwan’s separateness from the mainland and muted his predecessor’s efforts to reassure Beijing.
    STEPHEN WERTHEIM, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • One hands-on element for Mandela included working on a tiny house, including light roofing and insulation.
    Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Uniqlo’s Pufftech insulation mimics down’s warmth while trapping heat without making the jacket feel bulky.
    Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Private cottages provide extra space and solitude, plus special amenities like outdoor soaking tubs, dining areas, and kitchens.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Rudnev’s solitude ended abruptly once already.
    William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Lovely people, every one, but if your definition of vacation privacy includes stepping onto your terrace without locking eyes with someone else's morning routine, request a standalone cottage or spring for a villa.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Please allow family and friends privacy and patience during this difficult time.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Nearby destinations such as Pioneertown, the Integratron, Twentynine Palms, and Yucca Valley are all within easy reach, offering a balance of seclusion and accessibility.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Allen pointed to Tehama’s combination of seclusion and amenities as a major draw.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Ghettoization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghettoization. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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