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
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separateness
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For a more challenging trek, Pacheco Canyon rewards hikers with solitude and stunning views.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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While the cruise line allows kids on board, grown-ups seeking solitude can head straight to the adults-only Solarium, a tranquil pool area ideal for relaxation.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Concerns about data privacy and worries that Europe is not doing enough to keep up with the United States and Chinese tech leadership are also fueling the drive.—
Kelvin Chan,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Weigh the convenience against the privacy trade-off.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Prairie dresses, walled compounds and isolation have given way to weekend soccer games, bars and wineries as the towns integrate with broader society.—
Jacques Billeaud,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Keeping his wife and children at arm’s length has only deepened his isolation, but the power (and danger) of the God of Thunder is still there just beneath the surface.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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In an era where loneliness is a global health concern, building social time into your lifestyle is imperative.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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That’s when the loneliness becomes pathological.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The southern United States under the Jim Crow system of segregation, for example, was governed by a form of racial fascism premised not on a single powerful leader, but on decentralized groups of vigilantes and terrorists.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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While in segregation, staff observed him in distress and contacted on-site medical personnel for assistance.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Separateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separateness. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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