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inclined or tending to avoid other people
The reclusive woman was more than happy to spend her day off reading and writing at home.
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Recent Examples of reclusive
Viewers, especially older viewers, are more likely as a result to become anxious, even reclusive.
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Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Leprino, the world’s largest mozzarella maker, has undergone a transformation after the death of reclusive billionaire and former chairman and CEO James Leprino.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Father story, for instance, stars longtime Jarmusch favorite Tom Waits as a reclusive dad, living somewhere in the northeast United States, who’s visited by his grown children, played by Adam Driver and Mayim Bialik.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
The series follows a reclusive author (Danes) who becomes obsessed with her new neighbour (Rhys), a real estate mogul who was once the lead suspect in his wife’s disappearance.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
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Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Leprino, the world’s largest mozzarella maker, has undergone a transformation after the death of reclusive billionaire and former chairman and CEO James Leprino.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Father story, for instance, stars longtime Jarmusch favorite Tom Waits as a reclusive dad, living somewhere in the northeast United States, who’s visited by his grown children, played by Adam Driver and Mayim Bialik.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
The series follows a reclusive author (Danes) who becomes obsessed with her new neighbour (Rhys), a real estate mogul who was once the lead suspect in his wife’s disappearance.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclusive
Adjective
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Remove from heat and stir in reserved ham and lemon juice.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Klopp is less reserved on player welfare.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This innovative dry shampoo isn’t designed to just absorb oil and create that all-too-familiar gritty feeling on your strands.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Columbia Men's Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof Omni-heat Boots are currently 25 percent off and will keep feet dry and warm during hikes year-round.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, Weitzman says, while some people view the humor through an ironic or detached lens, the movie is made with an honesty that isn’t always depicted in comedy.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Due to his austere and detached manner, he is known to immediately inspire awe in his patients.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is when the weather in most places is nicest—not too cold, but not yet hot and humid.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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But actually, simply cold emailing employers isn’t a bad way to stand out.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There, the music switches to distant, classical pomp and the actor takes a seat at a tidy press junket-style set.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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Electric aviation is far from a distant dream in 2025.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some could argue that the most introverted are often the most clever.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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That debate has spilled over to humans, with research showing that dog owners are more often considered more social and community-oriented, while cat owners are believed to be more introverted and open-minded.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Set in Taiwan in 1988, Girl revolves around Hsiao-lee, a quiet and withdrawn girl, growing up in silent gloom.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, further discussions were heated, with no resolve, just more withdrawn behavior while the communications continued.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Finally, the Gators’ timid portal strategy is deliberate, not an unwillingness to adapt.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Imagine a commissioner being called out like that directly and that timid, tepid statement.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Reclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclusive. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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