off-limits

adjective

Definition of off-limitsnext
as in private

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Recent Examples of off-limits The seven other cemeteries will become off-limits for burials in January 2027. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 Sneakers are also generally off-limits, as are white, ivory, and anything that could be mistaken for bridal (a rule at every wedding, of course, but worth repeating). — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Los Angeles Animal Services staff argued that evidence dogs were kept largely off-limits for volunteers to walk because, unlike other animals at the shelter, the dogs weren’t the property of the city. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 By updating the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive to blacklist specific misleading marketing tactics, however, EmpCo could lighten the load for watchdog groups by rendering once-routine declarations off-limits. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-limits
Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-limits
  1. private
  2. closed
  3. restricted
  4. limited
  5. exclusive
Adjective
  • Treatments include facials and body treatments from 111Skin, myBlend and Dr Burgener, plus the option to book a private spa suite or saline bath.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Wiles gave Trump her resignation Thursday night, a person familiar with the events told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe the private conversation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of private
Adjective
  • Public schools could also close for Diwali with agreement from school boards, and could host educational activities about the holiday, either that day or on another day if schools are closed.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • By the time Friday karaoke night is in full swing, all of the surrounding businesses are fully closed.
    — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of closed
Adjective
  • The work would remain visible to the public, with a closer view available to authorized poll watchers and others permitted in the restricted area.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For organizations that value predictable tools—particularly in regulated industries or restricted environments—that stability is part of the appeal.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of restricted
Adjective
  • Understanding their signals could eventually help people whose illness or limited mobility makes exercise difficult.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This reduces computational requirements, allowing the system to operate on a moving robot with limited processing resources.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of limited
Adjective
  • However, Lelapo guests are not permitted to walk to Kapano or Dithaba, to maintain the exclusive, adults-only atmosphere.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Louise Fitzhugh‘s celebrated children’s book is getting a graphic novel adaptation next year — and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of exclusive

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“Off-limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-limits. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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