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
Guests can opt for the privacy of an in-room massage or a creekside massage under a canopy of sycamore trees along Oak Creek.
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The settings implemented default privacy protections and content limits for many of Instagram’s teen users, restricting posts related to violence, cosmetic procedures or self-harm.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Under a 2023 state law, California courts seal records for minors under 18 years of age who change their name and gender identifier to protect their privacy.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Hipp will give members the full VIP treatment on game day and beyond, offering slam-dunk refreshments and privacy from the masses.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The settings implemented default privacy protections and content limits for many of Instagram’s teen users, restricting posts related to violence, cosmetic procedures or self-harm.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Under a 2023 state law, California courts seal records for minors under 18 years of age who change their name and gender identifier to protect their privacy.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Hipp will give members the full VIP treatment on game day and beyond, offering slam-dunk refreshments and privacy from the masses.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privacy
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From hidden groves and quiet trails to windswept shores and off-the-beaten paths, these locations were chosen for their ability to offer visitors a true escape — places to unwind and enjoy moments of solitude and peace away from the crowds.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Known for its 33 white sand beaches, travelers from around the world find a mix of peace, solitude, and adventure throughout Anguilla.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Behold the unlikely kings of the NFC West, who are unable to accept this award because they’re being kept in isolation for their own protection.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Ending the war will offer the Israeli leader relief from daily headlines of IDF casualties, strained reservist forces, increasing international isolation and severe economic damage – heavy burdens for electoral campaigns.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Privacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privacy. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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