as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
it was an overwhelming sense of aloneness that eventually drove the island castaway mad
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Noun
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As neo-colonial dynamics among the expatriate community unravel, this fragile bond becomes his only refuge from an impending collapse into solitude or barbarism.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 May 2025 -
Because of the distance and elevation gain on this moderately challenging trek, you’ll be rewarded with solitude and pristine scenery.—
Jennifer Broome,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
Noun
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With the sun activating your 11th house of friendship and 12th house of privacy this summer, this statement ring makes the perfect go-to accessory for socializing with friends or a relaxed weekend.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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While maintaining his right to privacy, Jude should be protected at all costs!—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Americans are so lonely that the US Surgeon General’s office released an advisory in 2023 stating that social isolation has an impact on mortality comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.—
Eliza Brooke,
Vox,
23 May 2025
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Some of the best cooling mattresses on this list stand out because of edge control, motion isolation, and pressure-relieving qualities.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2025
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“Aloneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloneness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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