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

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Recent Examples of secluded
Adjective
This has made the spot a destination for locals searching for a secluded spot to have a bonfire with a view. Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026 Instead, they and their family can be found in their own cottage, nestled in a secluded spot on the 5,000-acre estate. Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 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
  • This is life in the NFL, but the Lions were living a sheltered one for years.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Although the film never gives its divisions a name — much of it unfolds through Maya’s sheltered perspective — its setting provides the perfect symbolism for a nation built on discrimination.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Firefighters repeatedly reported long waits The Station 30 records are not isolated.
    Brian Maass, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Mitragynine is a naturally occurring alkaloid that can be isolated from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a medicinal plant also known as kratom, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information’s National Library of Medicine.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Someone may want quiet while someone else wants action, or a minor household issue could become strangely emotional.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • But the bond between them, delineated in a heartbreakingly touching and quiet final scene, is not broken.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The thought of being separated from his children haunted Cazares.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • After launch, its booster separated, its wings unfolded, and a small turbofan powered it through sustained low-altitude flight.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Behind a vault door is a hidden passage leading to a former speakeasy.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The result is fabrics that give a rigid look with hidden stretch performance.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Taurus April 20 – May 20 Something private may finally make more sense to you.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Backstory This historic property was originally a private homestead that transitioned into a store in the late 1700s and finally turned into a guest house in the 20th century.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Chronically lonely employees who struggle with social confidence may need extra support, Hadley said.
    Cordilia James, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Even Stephen Curry, who transformed himself into an NBA all-time great through endless lonely work on his shooting, had recently asked Tiafoe the question in a casual chat.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • In 2024, Solomon Oture was buried alive in the remote mountain village of Lohobohobo during a dry spell.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • But how did a court gown end up in a remote church in Herefordshire?
    Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Secluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secluded. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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