Definition of secludednext
as in sheltered
screened or sequestered from view we stayed in a secluded resort, far away from the regular tourist crowds

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secluded

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verb

past tense of seclude

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of secluded
Adjective
In an amusing twist, they’re sent for cover to a lovely, secluded two-story home that turns out to be Taverner’s vacation spot. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 Quiet Cove also returns as a secluded adults-only area on the upper decks. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
While secluded in the hills off of a winding dirt road, the resort is just minutes away from the Dripping Springs local scene of breweries, wineries, and distilleries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 Children could be restrained and secluded for violent behavior. — Charles Bell, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for secluded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secluded
Adjective
  • The expansive flybridge is the signature feature of the new model, functioning as a fully fledged living space with two helm stations, a sheltered bar, and a spacious lounge.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That raises the possibility of patchy frost, particularly in sheltered valleys and locations where winds relax overnight.
    — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Teymouri said the children kept in the Arcadia home were isolated from society, almost never leaving the house.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Georgia girls are excelling in the classroom, but many are struggling with their mental health and feeling isolated, according to a new report from two Girl Scout councils.
    — Leondra Head, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Firms that know exactly where the line sits hold quiet advantages their competitors cannot purchase or replicate.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Glass admitted that as a young producer, he was intimidated by Adams and his quiet confidence.
    — Scott Detrow, NPR, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In the commotion, she was briefly separated from her 85-year-old mother, who lives with her.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, the adults were the ones who needed to be separated.
    — Jonathan Alpert OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Anthropic’s work even shows that internal signals can reveal when a model suspects it’s being tested, detects manipulation or is pursuing a hidden objective.
    — Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Gardner pleaded guilty to placing a hidden camera in a bathroom at a gymnastics studio in Purvis, Mississippi, between December 2017 and April 2018 to record his students.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Debt acts as a ceiling on private investment, further stifling growth.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The spending was channelled through private contractor Chemonics.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • An ever-lonelier minority of skeptics argue that AI’s rise may seem unusually fast but is in fact following a centuries-old script.
    — RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, Dodger Nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • His father Amin Mia, 26, said no health workers came to their remote village in Sylhet to offer vaccinations in time.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But development inequality remains acute, especially between cities and more rural or remote areas.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

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“Secluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secluded. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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