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
Besides trying to maintain privacy on a worldwide stage, Barron also has to deal with Secret Service agents always in tow.
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Linda Marx, People.com, 7 June 2025
Residents named in the lawsuit say that the drones hovering above their homes have resulted in ongoing privacy concerns and a loss of enjoyment of their property.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
In one case, the high court halted an order from a judge in Maryland restricting the team’s access to the Social Security Administration under federal privacy laws.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
In today’s digital world, maintaining privacy online can be a challenge.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 June 2025
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Linda Marx, People.com, 7 June 2025
Residents named in the lawsuit say that the drones hovering above their homes have resulted in ongoing privacy concerns and a loss of enjoyment of their property.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
In one case, the high court halted an order from a judge in Maryland restricting the team’s access to the Social Security Administration under federal privacy laws.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
In today’s digital world, maintaining privacy online can be a challenge.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 June 2025
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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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Here are the four key takeaways every parent should remember: This generation faces unprecedented risks due to a perfect storm of factors including ongoing brain development, mental health crises, the fentanyl epidemic, and social isolation.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Inmates on the first step could be out of isolation and in a group setting for four hours a day, said Raemisch, the former head of the Colorado prison system.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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“Privacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privacy. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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