INSULATION Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

insulation

noun

ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of insulation

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 But at least here, those campers have become year-round homes, their undercarriages wrapped in insulation. — Ren Larson, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026 During the family’s ownership, nearly every window was replaced with an exact replica of the original, while the plumbing, wiring, electrical systems, insulation, heating, and air conditioning were upgraded. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 Replacing windows, adding exterior awnings or upgrading insulation usually requires landlord approval. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026 Mice chew on wiring and building materials like drywall, wood, and insulation to build their nests. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insulation

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Noun

As the moon squares off with Saturn, solitude and self-reflection are crucial.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Where Hsu’s early work was filled with the people in his life, his work over the past decade is marked by a kind of solitude.

— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of solitude

Noun

That's shifting the organizational structure, giving many security chiefs a direct line to the CEO instead of the chief information officer, said Meredith Griffanti, global head of cybersecurity and data privacy communications at FTI Consulting.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Namibia cited privacy, sovereignty and legal concerns for its decision.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of privacy

Noun

The new study challenges assumptions about immigrant community isolation, Wilson added.

— Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026
But the move is a symbolic expression of displeasure with Israel by some of its closest allies, and new sign of its growing isolation as a result of the Gaza war.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of isolation

Noun

Each match requires bespoke safety measures, so the level of segregation required against Liverpool is believed to have been a factor in why the match was not permitted to reach capacity, despite being a ‘sell-out’.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The classic became one of the premier showcases for Black college football during segregation.

— D’Joumbarey A. Moreau, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of segregation

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