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
In the hills above Carmel, a new compound built inside Clint Eastwood’s exclusive Tehama community is courting homebuyers who might want three generations under one roof — without sacrificing privacy.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Choose from these trees to quickly create a beautiful hedge or privacy screen in your yard.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Yacht deals tend to be shrouded in secrecy, with the names of the buyers and sellers intentionally concealed to protect the privacy and security of the ultra-wealthy.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
The watchdog said the investigation will seek to determine whether X complied with the EU data privacy rules known as GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Choose from these trees to quickly create a beautiful hedge or privacy screen in your yard.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Yacht deals tend to be shrouded in secrecy, with the names of the buyers and sellers intentionally concealed to protect the privacy and security of the ultra-wealthy.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
The watchdog said the investigation will seek to determine whether X complied with the EU data privacy rules known as GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privacy
Noun
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Private cottages provide extra space and solitude, plus special amenities like outdoor soaking tubs, dining areas, and kitchens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Rudnev’s solitude ended abruptly once already.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rudnev’s lifestyle became one of deliberate isolation and privacy, marked by the total absence of public activity.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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What makes this species especially interesting from a taxonomic standpoint is its geographic isolation.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Privacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privacy. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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