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
This new hotel in Mexico is all about luxurious seclusion.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2025
To retire, and for privacy and seclusion, since real estate is exclusive.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
There are two primary suites, each purpose-built for comfort and luxurious seclusion.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Nov. 2025
The funds allow staff to investigate neglect and abuse taking place in institutional settings, whether restraints and seclusion are being overused, and whether deaths within these facilities are the result of medical neglect.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seclusion
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2025
To retire, and for privacy and seclusion, since real estate is exclusive.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
There are two primary suites, each purpose-built for comfort and luxurious seclusion.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Nov. 2025
The funds allow staff to investigate neglect and abuse taking place in institutional settings, whether restraints and seclusion are being overused, and whether deaths within these facilities are the result of medical neglect.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seclusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seclusion
Noun
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Others of you may have found that your creativity and brainstorming have grown, especially when working in solitude.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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Estêvão notes that many don’t just come for the hike, but to disconnect from the chaos of life and process major life transitions—grief, broken hearts, a health diagnosis—finding clarity in the expansive ocean views and long stretches of solitude.—
Deanna Romano,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Speaking to gadgets is often faster than typing, but Amazon and Nirva also see their devices as another means to gather data that can provide insights about a user’s life, though doing so will surely raise privacy concerns.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Add curtains for privacy and extra hanging space throughout your abode worry-free.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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But instead of an epic franchise, the two are a couple in Lynne Ramsay’s suffocating drama about a woman dealing with postpartum depression and isolation amid a move from New York to Montana.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
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His extraordinary journey from utter isolation to human connection is revealed in the Oscar-contending documentary Ghost Boy, directed by Rodney Ascher (Room 237, A Glitch in the Matrix), winner of the Audience Award at SXSW in the Visions category.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seclusion. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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