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
That’s because Mariya, not her real name, is living a dual identity, and to protect her privacy, only the most sacred of confidants — or business partners — can know her true persona.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
The concept was to provide a completely private and seamless experience for first-class customers, including luggage assistance and a new check-in area with two private lounges for even more privacy.
—Michele Robson, Fortune, 5 July 2025
Clarifying And Navigating Regulatory And Policy Uncertainty Changes in regulations and policies, from data privacy to labor laws, can be burdensome and resource-intensive for small businesses with limited access to dedicated legal teams.
—Ibrahim Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Additionally, privacy, data security and intellectual property concerns must be addressed when handling sensitive or unpublished research material.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
The concept was to provide a completely private and seamless experience for first-class customers, including luggage assistance and a new check-in area with two private lounges for even more privacy.
—Michele Robson, Fortune, 5 July 2025
Clarifying And Navigating Regulatory And Policy Uncertainty Changes in regulations and policies, from data privacy to labor laws, can be burdensome and resource-intensive for small businesses with limited access to dedicated legal teams.
—Ibrahim Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Additionally, privacy, data security and intellectual property concerns must be addressed when handling sensitive or unpublished research material.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privacy
Noun
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To do this work, the women needed peace and solitude.—
James Rebanks
June 26,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Taking place 11 months after the events of the original game, Sam and his daughter Lou have fled to Mexico to try to live a life of solitude and flee the commanding grip of the United Colonies of America (UCA).—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
Noun
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His isolation gives Lex a perfect opportunity for a fierce Boravian assault on Jarhanpur.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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Currie attributed the initial surge in overdose deaths in part to the pandemic itself; there were disruptions in access to treatment, and many Californians suffered greater isolation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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“Privacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privacy. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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