insulation

noun

ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce insulation (audio)
Definition of insulationnext
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 Those offer financial insulation to the top clubs, even if the competitive Champions League qualification process introduces potential variables. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Wood, bricks and insulation filled the ruins of the church entryway and media room at 2900 Roswell Avenue, near Quindaro Boulevard. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 John Nurse used hula hoops, spray insulation foam, and the chassis of a 1979 Honda Odyssey ATV to build a dragon based on his 10-year-old's direction. — Deena Prichep, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 Cardboard boxes, stacks of paper, fabric, insulation from the walls, wiring, packaging, stuffing from car upholstery and lawn cushions, and even grass clippings and leaves are all up for grabs. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
  1. solitude
  2. privacy
  3. isolation
  4. segregation
Noun
  • Striking out on her own was a difficult transition, but embracing her solitude gave her the space to learn more about herself and make her own personal decisions, such as getting her cat or making meals of her choosing.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Friedman stresses leaders must amplify focus, enabling solitude before collaboration for creativity, and promoting active recovery over passive unwinding.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of solitude
Noun
  • The various configurations allow the property to accommodate a range of needs, budgets, and even levels of privacy, making the experience that much more customizable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The platform can be closed off from the rest of the yacht for further privacy.
    — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of privacy
Noun
  • Her LIFTed framework coordinates legal, insurance, financial, and tax planning, closing the gaps between advisors who typically work in isolation.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The audio section handles speech generation, transcription, music, voice changing, voice cloning, isolation, and translation.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of isolation
Noun
  • That’s because the capital’s segregation isn’t just about security or income, says Teresa García Alcaraz, an architect and researcher who has studied Caracas for more than a decade.
    — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The government made that promise after people with disabilities fought against segregation in institutions, which have a long history of abuse and neglect.
    — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of segregation

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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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