as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
it was the overwhelming solitariness of his existence that caused the marooned sailor to go mad
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Noun
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Getting out of solitude and isolation can be easier said than done.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025 -
Species that lived there were unique, shaped by the constraints and freedoms of geographic solitude.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, the luxury real estate markets along the Côte d’Azur have seen sustained demand driven by international buyers seeking privacy, coastal views, architectural pedigree, and, increasingly, golden visas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
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Cybersecurity experts have also flagged data vulnerabilities in the app and voiced concerns about the company’s privacy policy.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The isolation, long shifts, and high demand for oil drive salaries, with bonuses for overtime and hazard pay.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Oatley recently reflected on the milestone and the isolation that followed.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Solitariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solitariness. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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