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Recent Examples of loneliness
Have patience despite loneliness.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
DiBlasi said that using AI in social interactions stunts emotional growth and can perpetuate feelings of loneliness and isolation.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
The lyrical themes hinted at in the phone line — loneliness, desire, longing — may also draw from changes in Musgraves’ personal life.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The loneliness, disconnection and yearning embedded in his persona struck a chord with fans, many of whom, like Junior himself, were immigrants in the United States who felt the same.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
With America’s loneliness epidemic worsening, there’s a real risk of suicide rates continuing to rise.
—Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 5 Mar. 2026
There is the reality of loneliness.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Social isolation and loneliness are widespread and can have serious impacts on health, well-being and society, according to a 2025 report from the World Health Organization.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
There would never be a shortage of Ginnys, so Ginny might not have to confront loneliness.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
DiBlasi said that using AI in social interactions stunts emotional growth and can perpetuate feelings of loneliness and isolation.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
The lyrical themes hinted at in the phone line — loneliness, desire, longing — may also draw from changes in Musgraves’ personal life.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The loneliness, disconnection and yearning embedded in his persona struck a chord with fans, many of whom, like Junior himself, were immigrants in the United States who felt the same.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
With America’s loneliness epidemic worsening, there’s a real risk of suicide rates continuing to rise.
—Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 5 Mar. 2026
There is the reality of loneliness.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Social isolation and loneliness are widespread and can have serious impacts on health, well-being and society, according to a 2025 report from the World Health Organization.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
There would never be a shortage of Ginnys, so Ginny might not have to confront loneliness.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loneliness
Noun
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DiBlasi said that using AI in social interactions stunts emotional growth and can perpetuate feelings of loneliness and isolation.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Russia is in the rare club of countries that maintains friendly relations with Tehran, which has faced years of isolation over its nuclear program and its support of proxy groups that have wreaked havoc in the Middle East, including Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now, the studio invites solitude, while the guesthouse encourages gathering.—
Kerry Pieri,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
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Once more then, Lavin explores a moment of pure instability in the poetics of solitude.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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People often refer to aloneness and writer’s block as the two great challenges of being a novelist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Nov. 2025
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This is a telling fantasy—to feel more content in one’s dreamed aloneness than in real society.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Born out of wedlock to a teenage mom, growing up under the oppressive cloud of segregation, confined to schools, sports facilities, movie theaters that were separate and unequal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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For decades, the phrase has symbolized the mythos of the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency — and drawn criticism for glossing over parts of its history tied to racial violence and segregation.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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Since becoming president of Taiwan, last May, Lai has asserted Taiwan’s separateness from the mainland and muted his predecessor’s efforts to reassure Beijing.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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The hotel, located in the popular beach town of Ksamil, is tucked away in a private corner of the community, providing easy access to its famed nightlife and delicious restaurants, but just far away enough to offer the right amount of seclusion.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Other songwriters might opt to wring notes of sadness from the whole squad getting hitched, but this one is winking at the listener, signifying the end of his seclusion in Europe and the embrace of fans who haven’t had an audience with him in a long time.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Thoughtfully planned and intentionally limited, this new neighborhood offers a rare opportunity to build a custom home in a setting where privacy, natural beauty, and connection come together seamlessly.—
Trident Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Avride also said the robots are designed with privacy protections as cameras will automatically blur faces and license plates.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Loneliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loneliness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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