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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as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
the inn's greatest appeal for guests was its woodland secludedness
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as in isolated
to set or keep apart from others
the patients will be secluded until they are no longer contagious
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Recent Examples of secluded
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
The secluded safari-style camp rests in bone-white dunes that hem the brilliant turquoise lagoons of Ningaloo Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
—Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025
The two aren’t the first celebrity couple to get married at the secluded hotel—it’s been home to the weddings of Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt, Gwyneth Paltrow (the wellness queen of Montecito) and Chris Martin, and many more.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 17 June 2025
What To Do Visitors can go full-moon kayaking, explore a 2000-year-old ancient Calusa shell mound, or cruise to secluded islands like Cabbage Key for Gulf shrimp and slow, old-Florida life.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
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Adjective
The team even compiled a book of pictures taken on that trip, which could easily be published as a photographic essay on the secluded, off-track destinations scattered throughout Italy.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
The secluded safari-style camp rests in bone-white dunes that hem the brilliant turquoise lagoons of Ningaloo Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
—Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025
The two aren’t the first celebrity couple to get married at the secluded hotel—it’s been home to the weddings of Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt, Gwyneth Paltrow (the wellness queen of Montecito) and Chris Martin, and many more.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 17 June 2025
What To Do Visitors can go full-moon kayaking, explore a 2000-year-old ancient Calusa shell mound, or cruise to secluded islands like Cabbage Key for Gulf shrimp and slow, old-Florida life.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secluded
Noun
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Taking place 11 months after the events of the original game, Sam and his daughter Lou have fled to Mexico to try to live a life of solitude and flee the commanding grip of the United Colonies of America (UCA).—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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But the land isn’t burdened by a conservation easement, so the next owner can choose whether to build, conserve, or simply enjoy a very scenic version of solitude.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Without it, people go quiet, engagement drops and growth stalls.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Young visitors will enjoy the splash pad and water slide, while guests ages 18 and older are welcome to relax in the quiet adults-only pool and hot tub.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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The jury’s decision comes after the tragic 2023 delivery of their son, Baby Isaiah, and months after the couple filed a lawsuit accusing Gates of invasion of privacy, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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The seed phrase, or otherwise called the key phrase, is saved and kept only on your device, thus maintaining security and privacy for its users.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then the dancers disappeared, too, except for Abraham and a couple, who separated and lapped the stage one last time before leaving.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Water Bottle Cleaning & Maintenance Bacteria build-up is a real issue, especially with straws, valves, and lids with hidden parts, so Razgaitis suggests avoiding overly complicated and hard-to-clean bottles.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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Their local store is still called a 'hidden gem' Long-vacant CT nursing home site planned for 160 apartments.—
Aaron Flaum,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Playing together helps children learn to forge connections with others Online kindergarten could not solve the problem of isolation.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Motion isolation is a term used to describe how well a mattress manages to not transfer movement or shaking across the bed, usually from one person to another.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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This was of national interest, not just private economic interest.—
Laura Poppick,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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The Financial Times reported last week that Meta is seeking $29 billion from private capital firms for its all-in push to build AI data centers.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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At work, surveys show eight out of ten employees feel isolated and disconnected.—
Zach Mercurio,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Wednesday's protests saw police fire tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds in Nairobi, with isolated clashes also breaking out in other towns.—
Humphrey Malalo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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“Secluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secluded. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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