as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
the separateness of the island community has given it a distinct culture
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Recent Examples of separateness
On the one hand, the gift of consciousness brought the glory of independence; on the other, the punishment of separateness.
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Vivian Gornick, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2025
Vivian Gornick, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separateness
Noun
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From hidden groves and quiet trails to windswept shores and off-the-beaten paths, these locations were chosen for their ability to offer visitors a true escape — places to unwind and enjoy moments of solitude and peace away from the crowds.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Known for its 33 white sand beaches, travelers from around the world find a mix of peace, solitude, and adventure throughout Anguilla.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 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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Behold the unlikely kings of the NFC West, who are unable to accept this award because they’re being kept in isolation for their own protection.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Ending the war will offer the Israeli leader relief from daily headlines of IDF casualties, strained reservist forces, increasing international isolation and severe economic damage – heavy burdens for electoral campaigns.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Miller’s portrait, the filmmaker goes through isolation, loneliness, and pain.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
14 Oct. 2025
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Decades before the internet, Gunness exploited men’s loneliness — luring them to her hog farm with the promise of romance and sending many to a shallow grave beneath the Indiana soil.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Battling secession, segregation and riots.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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After the Norway spruce absorbs soluble gold from the soil via its roots, the resident endophytic bacteria within the tree’s tissues take action, initiating the segregation and solidification of the gold.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Separateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separateness. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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