Synonyms of insulation

insulation

noun

ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• solitude
• privacy
• isolation
• segregation
• loneliness
• seclusion
• separateness
• aloneness
• sequestration
• vacuum
• secludedness
• confinement
• solitariness
• retirement
• internment
• withdrawal
• quarantine
• lonesomeness
• incarceration
• ghettoization

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• company
• society
• companionship
• fellowship
• camaraderie
• comradeship

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of insulation

Menswear publications also began spotlighting military surplus liners as standalone jackets rather than removable insulation, and the style eventually expanded into designer collections and shopping guides. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Lightweight insulation makes a liner useful during transitional weather, when a heavy winter coat feels like too much. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Felt—used for everything from clothing to rugs to insulation for yurts, and already hard to find in Soviet times—gave way to Chinese imports, and then, as purchasing power improved, to brands like Prada and Gucci. — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026

Good insulation plays a crucial part in many industries, from space exploration and energy systems to electronics and cookware. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026