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
Netflix also cited relative insulation from tariffs.
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
The price of gas, the price of affordable housing, all the things that go into building a home or apartment, every little nail and insulation and lumber—all of that.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
The core stage, which is covered in yellow-orange foam insulation, is the largest component of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, standing 212 feet tall (65 meters).
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Yeti also doesn’t recommend them for storing warm leftovers in the fridge, as the vacuum insulation will prevent contents from properly cooling down and actually result in rapid food spoilage.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
The price of gas, the price of affordable housing, all the things that go into building a home or apartment, every little nail and insulation and lumber—all of that.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
The core stage, which is covered in yellow-orange foam insulation, is the largest component of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, standing 212 feet tall (65 meters).
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Yeti also doesn’t recommend them for storing warm leftovers in the fridge, as the vacuum insulation will prevent contents from properly cooling down and actually result in rapid food spoilage.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
Noun
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Getting out of solitude and isolation can be easier said than done.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Species that lived there were unique, shaped by the constraints and freedoms of geographic solitude.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, the luxury real estate markets along the Côte d’Azur have seen sustained demand driven by international buyers seeking privacy, coastal views, architectural pedigree, and, increasingly, golden visas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
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Cybersecurity experts have also flagged data vulnerabilities in the app and voiced concerns about the company’s privacy policy.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The isolation, long shifts, and high demand for oil drive salaries, with bonuses for overtime and hazard pay.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Oatley recently reflected on the milestone and the isolation that followed.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The practice, known as Easter Monday, started as a pseudo-holiday for Black domestic workers who were barred from attending the traditional White House Easter Egg Roll due to segregation and many of whom typically had to work during the holiday weekend.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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Employ network segregation tactics to prevent privilege escalation and lateral movement by the Ghost ransomware attackers.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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