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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Today’s moon in Taurus moves through your 12th house of solitude, closure and subconscious realms, so your energy might be lower than usual.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026 -
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
Noun
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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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The irony is not lost on her; the same interconnected world that allows Korean dramas to find global audiences has also made genuine isolation almost impossible.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Aura report finds that as the summer wears on, one in three children score low on Aura's Digital Wellbeing Index, which correlates digital behaviors with a range of health parameters, including sleep, mood, isolation and their ability to regulate emotions.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
19 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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“Solitariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solitariness. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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