loneliness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for loneliness
Noun
  • His isolation gives Lex a perfect opportunity for a fierce Boravian assault on Jarhanpur.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
  • Currie attributed the initial surge in overdose deaths in part to the pandemic itself; there were disruptions in access to treatment, and many Californians suffered greater isolation.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • To do this work, the women needed peace and solitude.
    James Rebanks June 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Just like the old rules requiring racial segregation, it’s based on falsehood and prejudice.
    Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
  • Shortly after taking office, Wilson implemented racial segregation across federal agencies.
    Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • After the situation, parents must be notified and schools must conduct weekly and monthly reviews of seclusion incidents.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 26 June 2025
  • For those seeking extra space and seclusion, the Adobe House, just steps away from the main hotel, offers a quiet sanctuary ideal for families or groups.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Availability and privacy Ask Photos rolls out to more eligible users in the U.S., beyond early access testers.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
  • So the couple, who wish to remain anonymous to protect their privacy, went to the Columbia University Fertility Center to try a novel approach.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
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“Loneliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loneliness. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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