isolated
adjective
iso·lat·ed
ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd 
also ˈi-
Synonyms
Examples of isolated in a Sentence
The town remains a very isolated community.
The camp is located in an isolated area.
The arrest was an isolated incident in his youth.
a few isolated cases of vandalism
Recent Examples on the Web
The organization further anticipates widespread rainfall, of about 2 inches, between Wednesday and Monday, with the possibility of isolated and severe storms Wednesday night into Thursday.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
And Israel, once backed by the full-throttle support of its closest allies, appears more isolated than ever before.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
Only a few isolated clouds are expected for these areas, which should not prevent optimal eclipse viewing.
—Elisa Raffa, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Especially vulnerable are older adults with multiple medical conditions and low levels of education who are economically insecure and socially isolated.
—Judith Graham, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Down in Pittsburgh, were there is the potential for the partial eclipse of 97% , the skies are trending to be a bit brighter with an isolated rain chance.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
All the while, Brave Little Hunter has been energetically vocalizing, calling out for her extended family — which can’t hear her due to the lagoon’s isolated location.
—Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Scattered rain will sporadically fall across the entire county, and isolated lightning is possible.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
But in Gordon's home state, in a little town in the isolated, frozen, southwest corner, that actually could soon change.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
And Israel, once backed by the full-throttle support of its closest allies, appears more isolated than ever before.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
Only a few isolated clouds are expected for these areas, which should not prevent optimal eclipse viewing.
—Elisa Raffa, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Especially vulnerable are older adults with multiple medical conditions and low levels of education who are economically insecure and socially isolated.
—Judith Graham, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Down in Pittsburgh, were there is the potential for the partial eclipse of 97% , the skies are trending to be a bit brighter with an isolated rain chance.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
All the while, Brave Little Hunter has been energetically vocalizing, calling out for her extended family — which can’t hear her due to the lagoon’s isolated location.
—Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Scattered rain will sporadically fall across the entire county, and isolated lightning is possible.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
But in Gordon's home state, in a little town in the isolated, frozen, southwest corner, that actually could soon change.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolated. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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