as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
after the long book tour, the author looked forward to the isolation of his office
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Recent Examples of isolation
They are actively reinforced by the country’s ongoing experience of international sanctions and economic isolation.
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Sanam Vakil, Time, 26 June 2025
Too much isolation can lead someone askew—ask the Unabomber—but this kind of solitary contemplation offers a retreat from social pressures.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
Chronic pain of this nature often leads to depression, anxiety, social isolation and a deep sense of helplessness.
—Siddhesh Sabnis, The Conversation, 23 June 2025
Headspace extraction allows for the analysis and isolation of specific molecules so they can be dialled up or down accordingly.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Sanam Vakil, Time, 26 June 2025
Too much isolation can lead someone askew—ask the Unabomber—but this kind of solitary contemplation offers a retreat from social pressures.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
Chronic pain of this nature often leads to depression, anxiety, social isolation and a deep sense of helplessness.
—Siddhesh Sabnis, The Conversation, 23 June 2025
Headspace extraction allows for the analysis and isolation of specific molecules so they can be dialled up or down accordingly.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolation
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
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Additionally, privacy, data security and intellectual property concerns must be addressed when handling sensitive or unpublished research material.—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
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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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“Isolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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