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
Potted plants can also be buried in the soil, container and all, to provide winter insulation.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The fire, which may have been caused by sparklers igniting the club’s soundproofing insulation, killed at least 40 people and left 119 injured.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
The thick wool-like lining provides that crucial extra bit of insulation against the elements.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Aerogels are known for very low thermal conductivity and have been explored in a range of high-heat applications, from building insulation to space suits.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The fire, which may have been caused by sparklers igniting the club’s soundproofing insulation, killed at least 40 people and left 119 injured.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
The thick wool-like lining provides that crucial extra bit of insulation against the elements.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Aerogels are known for very low thermal conductivity and have been explored in a range of high-heat applications, from building insulation to space suits.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
Noun
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Others of you may have found that your creativity and brainstorming have grown, especially when working in solitude.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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Estêvão notes that many don’t just come for the hike, but to disconnect from the chaos of life and process major life transitions—grief, broken hearts, a health diagnosis—finding clarity in the expansive ocean views and long stretches of solitude.—
Deanna Romano,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Speaking to gadgets is often faster than typing, but Amazon and Nirva also see their devices as another means to gather data that can provide insights about a user’s life, though doing so will surely raise privacy concerns.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Add curtains for privacy and extra hanging space throughout your abode worry-free.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But instead of an epic franchise, the two are a couple in Lynne Ramsay’s suffocating drama about a woman dealing with postpartum depression and isolation amid a move from New York to Montana.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
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His extraordinary journey from utter isolation to human connection is revealed in the Oscar-contending documentary Ghost Boy, directed by Rodney Ascher (Room 237, A Glitch in the Matrix), winner of the Audience Award at SXSW in the Visions category.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Over time, through Jim Crow, segregation, and disinheritance, Black families were not allowed to access the property anymore.—
Jeffrey Bennett,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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That is gentrification without preservation, segregation by another name.—
John W. Beacham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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