as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
I enjoy privacy for a time, but eventually I miss the company of others
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Recent Examples of privacy
With the sun activating your 11th house of friendship and 12th house of privacy this summer, this statement ring makes the perfect go-to accessory for socializing with friends or a relaxed weekend.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 May 2025
But the app store operators, as well as some experts, say the age verification rules could pose privacy risks and be difficult to enforce.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
The move might raise privacy concerns, but T-Mobile says the feature is designed to improve the user experience.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
However, the move has reignited debates over privacy, data security and how much authority the executive branch can exert over sensitive personal data belonging to millions of Americans.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 May 2025
But the app store operators, as well as some experts, say the age verification rules could pose privacy risks and be difficult to enforce.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
The move might raise privacy concerns, but T-Mobile says the feature is designed to improve the user experience.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
However, the move has reignited debates over privacy, data security and how much authority the executive branch can exert over sensitive personal data belonging to millions of Americans.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for privacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for privacy
Noun
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As neo-colonial dynamics among the expatriate community unravel, this fragile bond becomes his only refuge from an impending collapse into solitude or barbarism.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Because of the distance and elevation gain on this moderately challenging trek, you’ll be rewarded with solitude and pristine scenery.—
Jennifer Broome,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
Noun
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These individuals typically struggle to delegate or seek support, which can result in a profound sense of isolation.—
Lisa Bodell,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Americans are so lonely that the US Surgeon General’s office released an advisory in 2023 stating that social isolation has an impact on mortality comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.—
Eliza Brooke,
Vox,
23 May 2025
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“Privacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privacy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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