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loneliness

noun

Definition of lonelinessnext
as in isolation

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Recent Examples of loneliness Despite the increasingly violent grand guignol on show, there’s actually a lot of nuance here, in its discussion not just of loneliness but the transactional nature of modern relationships. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026 The male loneliness epidemic has become something of a buzzword, though research shows that loneliness is about equal across genders, and concentrated among younger people. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 There are other serious health effects if loneliness goes unchecked for long periods of time. — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The band might seriously hold an inkling to the cure to the male loneliness crisis. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 On the one hand, there’s a fascination with collective joy and the forms of vernacular invention that aspire to it; on the other, there’s an underlying melancholy that points to the inevitability of isolation, an epistemology of loneliness. — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 What to read next Shows like Cowboy Bebop had a ragtag team of underdogs exploring the solar system, instilling lessons about loneliness and existentialism. — George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Up next, her goal is to address the loneliness students are experiencing on campus. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Summary Workplace loneliness is surging, particularly among remote and Gen Z employees, as AI and remote work reduce direct human interaction. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loneliness
  1. isolation
  2. solitude
  3. aloneness
  4. segregation
  5. separateness
  6. seclusion
  7. privacy
Noun
  • Gentle exfoliation also helps other anti-aging products penetrate more effectively, so the spray isn’t just working in isolation.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Dementia experts also advise getting enough sleep, avoiding social isolation, treating hearing loss and exercising your brain, not just your body.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of isolation
Noun
  • As the moon squares off with Saturn, solitude and self-reflection are crucial.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Where Hsu’s early work was filled with the people in his life, his work over the past decade is marked by a kind of solitude.
    — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of solitude
Noun
  • During this hour in his presence a very tangible sense of aloneness enveloped me.
    — Chris Ware, The New York Review of Books, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Two people in heady early love, fearing uncertainty and aloneness, rush to get closer.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Definition of aloneness
Noun
  • Each match requires bespoke safety measures, so the level of segregation required against Liverpool is believed to have been a factor in why the match was not permitted to reach capacity, despite being a ‘sell-out’.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The classic became one of the premier showcases for Black college football during segregation.
    — D’Joumbarey A. Moreau, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of segregation
Noun
  • These immigrants, who first settled the backcountry of Pennsylvania before pushing farther to the western and southern frontier, brought with them a cultural and linguistic separateness that had an immense impact on the speech of the American heartland.
    — Valerie Fridland, Big Think, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Byrne is generous with his time and attention, but there’s also a Warholian air of mystery about him—a gentle impenetrability, a feeling of separateness.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Definition of separateness
Noun
  • Pleasant ocean breezes, uninterrupted horizons, and the sense of pure seclusion create space for profound clarity and calm.
    — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Just 10 minutes from Lagos and 15 minutes from Portimão, Palmares strikes an ideal balance between accessibility and seclusion.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of seclusion
Noun
  • That's shifting the organizational structure, giving many security chiefs a direct line to the CEO instead of the chief information officer, said Meredith Griffanti, global head of cybersecurity and data privacy communications at FTI Consulting.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Namibia cited privacy, sovereignty and legal concerns for its decision.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of privacy

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“Loneliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loneliness. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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