as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
she went into seclusion in order to focus entirely on writing her book
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Recent Examples of seclusion
Martin Agran, a University of Wyoming professor who focuses on special education, said the research shows that there’s an overuse of restraint and seclusion.
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IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
July’s Swag rebuffed months of speculation about the artist’s mental well-being with admissions of imperfections and odes to romantic seclusion.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The band recorded the final tracks live in a communal setting to contrast the initial feelings of seclusion.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
But peace and sometimes, a sense of total seclusion, add to its charms.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
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IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
July’s Swag rebuffed months of speculation about the artist’s mental well-being with admissions of imperfections and odes to romantic seclusion.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The band recorded the final tracks live in a communal setting to contrast the initial feelings of seclusion.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
But peace and sometimes, a sense of total seclusion, add to its charms.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seclusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seclusion
Noun
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Gone is the Monster’s sophisticated consciousness, his months spent in solitude, his intimate revenge plot.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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What begins as an act of solitude unfolds into an unexpected encounter with both people and places gradually evolving into a quiet yet intense philosophical exchange that unearths themes of displacement, trauma and renewal.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The homes aim to overcome barriers found in traditional shelters by allowing for privacy, property, and pets.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Schools have a responsibility to ensure safety, privacy, and fairness for all students.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Silence about abuse reinforces shame and isolation.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Addressing the isolation of young people has become an urgent priority in eastern Ukraine.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seclusion. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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