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
Venkataraman said the isolation of the COVID pandemic is what really ignited her son's wanderlust.
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Vanessa Romo, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
With Hamas facing unprecedented international isolation, its allies either unable or unwilling to help, the group appears set on abiding by the peace agreement.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Kim’s grandfather, Kim Il-Sung, was among the key figures in the WPK’s 1945 founding, and played a role in the decision to invade South Korea in 1950, leading to the northern state’s continuing isolation.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
While many governments defended Israel's initial right to respond to the attack, the scale of civilian death and suffering wrought by its war have drawn increasing international condemnation and isolation for the Jewish state.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
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Vanessa Romo, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
With Hamas facing unprecedented international isolation, its allies either unable or unwilling to help, the group appears set on abiding by the peace agreement.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Kim’s grandfather, Kim Il-Sung, was among the key figures in the WPK’s 1945 founding, and played a role in the decision to invade South Korea in 1950, leading to the northern state’s continuing isolation.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
While many governments defended Israel's initial right to respond to the attack, the scale of civilian death and suffering wrought by its war have drawn increasing international condemnation and isolation for the Jewish state.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolation
Noun
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From hidden groves and quiet trails to windswept shores and off-the-beaten paths, these locations were chosen for their ability to offer visitors a true escape — places to unwind and enjoy moments of solitude and peace away from the crowds.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Known for its 33 white sand beaches, travelers from around the world find a mix of peace, solitude, and adventure throughout Anguilla.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The homes aim to overcome barriers found in traditional shelters by allowing for privacy, property, and pets.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Schools have a responsibility to ensure safety, privacy, and fairness for all students.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Miller’s portrait, the filmmaker goes through isolation, loneliness, and pain.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
14 Oct. 2025
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Decades before the internet, Gunness exploited men’s loneliness — luring them to her hog farm with the promise of romance and sending many to a shallow grave beneath the Indiana soil.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Isolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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