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
Voter privacy advocates worry that shared election data could be misused to remove people from state voter rolls in violation of privacy laws.
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Josh Kelety, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
While Signal verifies a new user’s account by texting their phone number, the app deliberately does not show users’ phone numbers to each other as a way to better protect their privacy.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers have noticed the dilemma in recent decades, resulting in a handful of states tweaking privacy laws.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The disheartening shift has continued since Katherine, whose name CNN agreed to change to protect her privacy, gave birth to her daughter.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
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Josh Kelety, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
While Signal verifies a new user’s account by texting their phone number, the app deliberately does not show users’ phone numbers to each other as a way to better protect their privacy.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers have noticed the dilemma in recent decades, resulting in a handful of states tweaking privacy laws.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The disheartening shift has continued since Katherine, whose name CNN agreed to change to protect her privacy, gave birth to her daughter.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privacy
Noun
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However, Cliff Higley, who lives on the dead-end street next to Sanctuary Church, moved to the area because of the solitude.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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As the only commercial property on Cumberland Island, peace and solitude are guaranteed with any stay at the Greyfield Inn.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Walking breaks us vast neighborhood travelers out of isolation and builds or renews connections.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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The resolution served to underscore Iran’s isolation amid the nearly two-week war, even as Qatar and Oman — historically friendly countries toward Tehran — push for diplomacy.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Privacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privacy. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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