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
And Audrey Zahn gives a fantastic debut performance, embodying the burdens of a teenage girl who has already endured unimaginable tragedy and shouldered the burden in a state of solitude.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 June 2025
Her favorite beaches in the world can be found in French Polynesia for dreamy solitude and Rio de Janeiro or the Mediterranean for their lively atmospheres.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
Unlike extroverts, who often gain energy through interaction, introverts recharge in solitude.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
This dialogue-free sci-fi story is narrated through music and motion, as a young girl astronaut navigates space and solitude.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 June 2025
Her favorite beaches in the world can be found in French Polynesia for dreamy solitude and Rio de Janeiro or the Mediterranean for their lively atmospheres.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
Unlike extroverts, who often gain energy through interaction, introverts recharge in solitude.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
This dialogue-free sci-fi story is narrated through music and motion, as a young girl astronaut navigates space and solitude.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solitude
Noun
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Availability and privacy Ask Photos rolls out to more eligible users in the U.S., beyond early access testers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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It is surrounded by trees, too, so there is no need to worry about privacy.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
Noun
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His isolation gives Lex a perfect opportunity for a fierce Boravian assault on Jarhanpur.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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Currie attributed the initial surge in overdose deaths in part to the pandemic itself; there were disruptions in access to treatment, and many Californians suffered greater isolation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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“Solitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solitude. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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