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
Snow may actually help them by adding another layer of insulation.
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Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
The promise of this hedging strategy lies in diversification, diplomatic optionality, and insulation from tariff shocks.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Their facility specializes in insulation and is at 5916 County Road 49.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The same can be said for exterior walls with poor insulation.
—Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
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Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
The promise of this hedging strategy lies in diversification, diplomatic optionality, and insulation from tariff shocks.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Their facility specializes in insulation and is at 5916 County Road 49.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The same can be said for exterior walls with poor insulation.
—Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
Noun
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When Bill’s older brother Henry (Barry Ward) finds the pianist in numbed solitude in his dingy apartment, Bill has canceled all his upcoming gigs, saying Scotty cannot be replaced.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Many people, meanwhile, don’t have room for a writer’s room, or live lives that preclude solitude, or just don’t like to sit still.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The father asked to be identified only by his initial out of concern for his family’s safety and privacy.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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This unit will also enforce Florida’s existing foreign adversary laws — including restrictions on land ownership — and expand accountability to companies and individuals aligned with hostile regimes that threaten Floridians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.—
February 17,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Loneliness and isolation have been linked to heart disease, dementia and other medical conditions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Medical neglect, isolation, and overcrowding are routine.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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My education journey, shaped by segregation and opportunity has deeply influenced my commitment to equity, access and lifelong learning.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Founded during segregation, the Globetrotters broke down barriers as a showcase for Black athletes.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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