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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
On the fringes of the Oregon wilderness, two strangers with troubled pasts are brought together when a reclusive Woodsman discovers a teenage runaway, Dani, hypothermic and barely conscious in the woods.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
North Korea began sending large numbers of troops and equipment to support Russia’s war against Ukraine last year after high profile meetings between Kim and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, bringing a reclusive and autocratic Asian power into the heart of a European war.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
The film follows a reclusive healer with the gift of restoring voices lost to a mythical river siren.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
But Kellow’s tour was not just taking a deeper dive into the stories of reclusive monks and innovative nuns.
—Jamie Ditaranto, AFAR Media, 13 Aug. 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
North Korea began sending large numbers of troops and equipment to support Russia’s war against Ukraine last year after high profile meetings between Kim and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, bringing a reclusive and autocratic Asian power into the heart of a European war.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
The film follows a reclusive healer with the gift of restoring voices lost to a mythical river siren.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
But Kellow’s tour was not just taking a deeper dive into the stories of reclusive monks and innovative nuns.
—Jamie Ditaranto, AFAR Media, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclusive
Adjective
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The journey is comfortable, with reserved seats, onboard restrooms, and no worries about parking or crowded overlooks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Garnish with reserved fennel fronds.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After you’re finished cleaning, rinse with water and dry with a microfiber cloth.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Primary bathrooms, where hair and buildup from products like dry shampoo can leave floors a mess, are another high-traffic area of the house that can benefit from regular sweeping.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jorma Taccone, the Lonely Island member and former Saturday Night Live writer, suffered a shattered pelvis and a detached sacrum in a 20-foot fall from a ladder at his farmhouse in Connecticut.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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For leaders wary of appearing cold or detached, the appeal is undeniable.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The fair also will feature two stages of music, an entertainment dome, mouthwatering festival food and plenty of cold beer.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a study, the team describes how cooling a gas of radioactive atoms to temperatures colder than deep space could synchronize their radioactive decay.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles, clouding skies and choking air quality in distant cities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The comet will be too distant for a real close-up look.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And Norwegians are considered more introverted.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Entrepreneurs can be introverted and emotionally intentional, while having palpable outcomes from their endeavors.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 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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The indie follows Christie, a timid 30-something who, after an unexpected positive pregnancy test, convinces her free-spirited best friend Ally (Ruffin) to help her track down her birth mother.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sam, meanwhile, is a more timid RA with a longtime girlfriend (Maisy Stella).—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Reclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclusive. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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