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
Intuitive Machines used Columbia’s Omni-Heat Infinity insulation to outfit its Nova-C lunar lander in a 2024 mission to the moon.
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Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The Stanley Heritage Thermos is a modern version of the classic containers, featuring a 1.1-quart capacity, stainless steel body, and the brand's trademark vacuum insulation that can keep dad's beverage of choice hot or cold for an impressive 24 hours.
—Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
This is the war Israel had prepared to wage, but in war, preparation is no insulation from devastation.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
Heavier synthetic insulation keeps your torso toasty, while lighter insulation in the sleeves and hood adds more dexterity and mobility.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
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Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The Stanley Heritage Thermos is a modern version of the classic containers, featuring a 1.1-quart capacity, stainless steel body, and the brand's trademark vacuum insulation that can keep dad's beverage of choice hot or cold for an impressive 24 hours.
—Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
This is the war Israel had prepared to wage, but in war, preparation is no insulation from devastation.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
Heavier synthetic insulation keeps your torso toasty, while lighter insulation in the sleeves and hood adds more dexterity and mobility.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
Noun
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Taking place 11 months after the events of the original game, Sam and his daughter Lou have fled to Mexico to try to live a life of solitude and flee the commanding grip of the United Colonies of America (UCA).—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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But the land isn’t burdened by a conservation easement, so the next owner can choose whether to build, conserve, or simply enjoy a very scenic version of solitude.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
Noun
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The seed phrase, or otherwise called the key phrase, is saved and kept only on your device, thus maintaining security and privacy for its users.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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Additionally, privacy, data security and intellectual property concerns must be addressed when handling sensitive or unpublished research material.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Playing together helps children learn to forge connections with others Online kindergarten could not solve the problem of isolation.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Motion isolation is a term used to describe how well a mattress manages to not transfer movement or shaking across the bed, usually from one person to another.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
27 June 2025
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The largest detention center in California, Adelanto has for years been the focus of complaints from detainees, attorneys and state and federal inspectors about inadequate medical care, overly restrictive segregation and lax mental health services.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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This is maybe understandable in the former states of the Confederacy where Republicans took control not as the Party of Lincoln, but as the alternative to the Democrats who had abandoned legal segregation after 90 years of succoring segregation and Jim Crow.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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