as in privacy
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
sought the kind of solitude where his thoughts would be his only companions
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Recent Examples of solitude
Silence is a Gift speaks of love and solitude, of life and death, of pain and joy—but above all, of intimacy.
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Vogue, 30 July 2025
The Pit provides a safe haven for fellowship and solitude, especially considering recent violence in other city parks.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
For him, the independence and sweet, peaceful solitude of the open land comforted and fascinated him.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Start small Begin with as little as 10 minutes of solitude per day.
—Joseph Jebelli, CNBC, 23 July 2025
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Vogue, 30 July 2025
The Pit provides a safe haven for fellowship and solitude, especially considering recent violence in other city parks.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
For him, the independence and sweet, peaceful solitude of the open land comforted and fascinated him.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Start small Begin with as little as 10 minutes of solitude per day.
—Joseph Jebelli, CNBC, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for solitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solitude
Noun
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Too many organizations treat data privacy as a consumer issue, but the risk is strategic.—
Sarah Choudhary,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Wraparound terraces are staggered for privacy and shade, and a dramatic canyon cuts through the center of the building, where a 75-foot-long translucent acrylic pool bridges the gap between the rooftop terraces of the building’s north and south wings—Miami’s first of its kind.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And in an era of increasing isolation, these moments of connection feel more vital than ever.—
Lindsay A. Fleming,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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While past presidents, including Barack Obama, maintained a cautious distance from Lukashenko—whose 31-year rule has been marked by repression and international isolation—Trump has opted for warmer ties.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Solitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solitude. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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