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

What’s more, Swift has been in space so long its thermal insulation blankets might have grown brittle meaning too much jostling or too much speed in getting from place to place could damage the ship. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 2 July 2026

Tech comes for classic charcoal cooking Kamado Joe’s Konnected Joe, released in 2023, has strapped upgrades onto its traditional kamado, a heavy clay vessel that naturally holds very consistent temperatures thanks to its excellent insulation. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

From the drywall, insulation, and ceiling panels that create quiet, comfortable spaces in university buildings — every component is researched, designed, manufactured, and installed by people. — Mark Rayfield, Fortune, 1 July 2026

In addition to keeping cold items cold, the same insulation and thick walls can keep fresh barbecue and foods off the grill hot. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026