as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
she had grown up in such rural insulation that she'd never met anyone of a different race
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Recent Examples of insulation
Wealthy investors, major foundations, and endowments of Ivy League universities have quietly made billions using alternative asset classes that deliver long-term returns and provide insulation from public-market downturns.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The chimneys have been rebuilt, insulation improved, and many of the home’s original windows restored, with others replaced where needed.
—Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
The mats are essentially weatherproof insulation, somewhat akin to the insulation used in housing.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Its rust-resistant 18/8 stainless steel construction features insulation that keeps liquids hot or cold for up to 24 hours.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insulation
MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The chimneys have been rebuilt, insulation improved, and many of the home’s original windows restored, with others replaced where needed.
—Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
The mats are essentially weatherproof insulation, somewhat akin to the insulation used in housing.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Its rust-resistant 18/8 stainless steel construction features insulation that keeps liquids hot or cold for up to 24 hours.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
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Take in the two permanent hiking trails at your own pace, leaving plenty of time to bask in the vastness and solitude of the scenic overlooks.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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For her clients, Crockett functions, both on set or off, as a sort of artistic ally in a process that typically transpires in solitude.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Special features include a four-person Irish snug attached to the bar, complete with a pass-through for drink service and exterior doors from a 1800s-era church that can close off the space for privacy.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Schulman, who did not respond to additional questions from KFF Health News, also raised concerns about a lack of data privacy protections.—
Amanda Seitz,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Being too pointed with your critiques will put you on the fast track to social isolation!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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At the time, Ford said his social isolation led him to exhibit symptoms of depression.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Crucially, staff receive thorough training on proper waste segregation, ensuring items go into the correct bin.—
Srinidhi Polkampally,
STAT,
8 Apr. 2026
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Black service helped justify the passage of the Reconstruction Amendments, but Reconstruction saw Black men disenfranchised and subjected to Jim Crow segregation.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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