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Recent Examples of loneliness
In Miller’s portrait, the filmmaker goes through isolation, loneliness, and pain.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2025
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
The participants were also found to have sharper memory, clearer thinking, and felt less stress and loneliness compared to others their age who didn’t meditate.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The conversation focused on men's wellbeing in America, particularly mental health among young men and how social media exacerbates issues of identity and loneliness.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The loneliness is really interesting.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 10 Oct. 2025
Robinson and Kanin actually have come up with an extremely quirky, often nerve-racking and occasionally gross depiction of 2025 as a time when clear communication is being replaced by misdirection, misinterpretation, AI customer service chats and a pervasive sense of loneliness.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Friendship is a funhouse mirror of the male loneliness crisis.
—Judy Berman, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
The children's book comes during what’s being dubbed a loneliness epidemic for all ages, including children.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2025
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
The participants were also found to have sharper memory, clearer thinking, and felt less stress and loneliness compared to others their age who didn’t meditate.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The conversation focused on men's wellbeing in America, particularly mental health among young men and how social media exacerbates issues of identity and loneliness.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The loneliness is really interesting.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 10 Oct. 2025
Robinson and Kanin actually have come up with an extremely quirky, often nerve-racking and occasionally gross depiction of 2025 as a time when clear communication is being replaced by misdirection, misinterpretation, AI customer service chats and a pervasive sense of loneliness.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Friendship is a funhouse mirror of the male loneliness crisis.
—Judy Berman, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
The children's book comes during what’s being dubbed a loneliness epidemic for all ages, including children.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loneliness
Noun
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Behold the unlikely kings of the NFC West, who are unable to accept this award because they’re being kept in isolation for their own protection.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Ending the war will offer the Israeli leader relief from daily headlines of IDF casualties, strained reservist forces, increasing international isolation and severe economic damage – heavy burdens for electoral campaigns.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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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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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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Battling secession, segregation and riots.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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After the Norway spruce absorbs soluble gold from the soil via its roots, the resident endophytic bacteria within the tree’s tissues take action, initiating the segregation and solidification of the gold.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On the one hand, the gift of consciousness brought the glory of independence; on the other, the punishment of separateness.—
Vivian Gornick,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sumba Island Sumba is perfect for those seeking nature, culture, and seclusion.—
Desiree Norman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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Set on 400 acres and more than two miles of uninterrupted beach frontage, the property is designed to offer seclusion and personalized service, with 36 bedrooms in 17 bungalow cottages, as well as real estate offerings and several world-class restaurants, including Nobu.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Star is not identifying him out of respect for his privacy.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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Rooms at the Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv, and several other locations, have already been prepared to receive the hostages and include not only the medical and psychological infrastructure needed for the victims, but full privacy and a home-like atmosphere for their stay.—
Caitlin McFall , Yonat Friling,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Loneliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loneliness. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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