as in reserved
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
That suspect is the reclusive polymath Nick Szabo who ticks all of the same boxes as Back and whose initials are conveniently the inverse of Satoshi Nakamoto.
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Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
That especially plays out with the entrance of the reclusive and insanely wealthy Carl Bardolph (Zach Galifianakis), the one responsible for making a mint off of spam.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
In the film, Coel is a reclusive painter who’s hired by the children of a famous artist to pose as his assistant and gain access to a series of fabled canvases to secure their inheritance.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
The Guards are likely to make Iran even more reclusive and significantly heighten the crackdown on liberties and dissent.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
That especially plays out with the entrance of the reclusive and insanely wealthy Carl Bardolph (Zach Galifianakis), the one responsible for making a mint off of spam.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
In the film, Coel is a reclusive painter who’s hired by the children of a famous artist to pose as his assistant and gain access to a series of fabled canvases to secure their inheritance.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
The Guards are likely to make Iran even more reclusive and significantly heighten the crackdown on liberties and dissent.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclusive
Adjective
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Stir together 1/4 cup of the reserved cola mixture and remaining 1/4 cup bourbon in a small bowl, then brush evenly over warm cake.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Through Sapphire Reserve Experiences, cardholders receive special shopping perks and access to a reserved experience located on the second green, featuring premium seating, complimentary refreshments, private restrooms and more.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For a truly energizing experience, the signature Water Ritual incorporates a dry sauna, cold deluge shower and wet steam with an invigorating scrub, culminating with dips in the hot and cold plunge pools.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Tumble dry on low heat with clean tennis balls or dryer balls to help restore fluffiness.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The tornado sucked out the front window of his house and ripped the door off his detached garage.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Gemini, however, brings the sparkle of clever insight, but their playful approach thrives more in detached, light-hearted settings.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Garlic is a slow-growing and cold-hardy plant that’s usually planted in garden beds in autumn, long after the rest of the garden has been put to bed for the year.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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After nearly five decades in space, engineers have had to steadily power down heaters and instruments while making sure the spacecraft do not get so cold that key systems, including fuel lines, are put at risk.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The committee launched a parallel investigation into whether Cawthorn was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staffer, his distant cousin, after explicit videos and photographs circulated of Cawthorn.—
Mary Ramsey
April 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Flying cars — the quintessential technology used by pop culture to portray a distant future.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is the move that helps the shyest, most introverted, most socially anxious people relax.—
Henna Pryor,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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An introverted child, Ortiz grew up enjoying painting and handcrafts, as well as having an interest in engineering and how things are built.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Parents report that many children stop eating, lose weight and become withdrawn.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Along the way, Babilonia matured from the shy withdrawn child who refused to hold a boy’s hand into a bold, strong and confident woman.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One of the earliest of American masculinity influencers was President Theodore Roosevelt, who touted his own transformation from a timid, effeminate man – local presses mocked him in his early career – to a rugged outdoorsman.—
Miriam Eve Mora,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sergio Romano and Pierpaolo Capovilla star as two fifty-something men from Italy’s northern Veneto area who befriend a timid student from Naples, played by Filippo Scotti.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Reclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclusive. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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