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
These immigrants, who first settled the backcountry of Pennsylvania before pushing farther to the western and southern frontier, brought with them a cultural and linguistic separateness that had an immense impact on the speech of the American heartland.
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Valerie Fridland, Big Think, 21 Apr. 2026
Byrne is generous with his time and attention, but there’s also a Warholian air of mystery about him—a gentle impenetrability, a feeling of separateness.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Since becoming president of Taiwan, last May, Lai has asserted Taiwan’s separateness from the mainland and muted his predecessor’s efforts to reassure Beijing.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Its geographic remoteness has cultivated a sense of separateness, with ancient inhabitants speaking a distinct dialect of Hawaiian.
—Meredith Bryan, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2016
Valerie Fridland, Big Think, 21 Apr. 2026
Byrne is generous with his time and attention, but there’s also a Warholian air of mystery about him—a gentle impenetrability, a feeling of separateness.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Since becoming president of Taiwan, last May, Lai has asserted Taiwan’s separateness from the mainland and muted his predecessor’s efforts to reassure Beijing.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Its geographic remoteness has cultivated a sense of separateness, with ancient inhabitants speaking a distinct dialect of Hawaiian.
—Meredith Bryan, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separateness
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Because elk are social animals, forming large herds and seasonal harems, the bull must have had a sense of its solitude.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The resort's airy suites with private terraces are ideal for winding down in solitude, while its pool and holistic spa round out the experience.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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In addition, Zendaya has been spotted wearing a gold band in addition to her engagement ring, and recently spoke about her penchant for privacy about her personal life.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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One of the most compelling points about the island is the ability to have privacy, which is something very, very important.—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Workspace isolation ensures the agent can't access other departments' data.—
Bernard Aceituno,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The key finding was that if public health interventions aren’t implemented swiftly and strongly—with contact tracing and case isolation—then the outbreak could rival or exceed the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Life satisfaction went up, and loneliness diminished.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Yet they were crafted by a man whose own life was shaped by loneliness and an enduring search for connection.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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The latest work examined the internal arrangement and segregation of the reactor system, shielding requirements, and the impact on cargo deck layout and vehicle capacity, alongside stability and trim implications linked to the reactor’s weight and positioning.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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These housing communities were largely underfunded, poorly maintained and often exacerbated issues of racial and economic segregation in American cities.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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“Separateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separateness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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