as in sheltered
screened or sequestered from view we stayed in a secluded resort, far away from the regular tourist crowds
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as in isolated
to set or keep apart from others the patients will be secluded until they are no longer contagious
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Recent Examples of secluded
Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026 While a small, steep yard can be hard to landscape, a little creativity goes a long way, advises Jamie Melton, owner of Laurel Crest Landscapes in Sylva, North Carolina, who devised a secluded firepit hideaway. —Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026 But the time secluded together also helped the couple strengthen their relationship and get to know each other in a deeper way, Nanjiani says, despite being married since 2007. —Kylie Gilbert, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for secluded
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Located near Europe’s southernmost town of Ierapetra, the resort, which opened in 2021, organizes horseback riding sessions on its secluded beach facing the Libyan Sea. —Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026 While a small, steep yard can be hard to landscape, a little creativity goes a long way, advises Jamie Melton, owner of Laurel Crest Landscapes in Sylva, North Carolina, who devised a secluded firepit hideaway. —Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
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The third salon, secluded in the boutique’s rear corner, offers a personalized experience for top clients. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026 But the time secluded together also helped the couple strengthen their relationship and get to know each other in a deeper way, Nanjiani says, despite being married since 2007. —Kylie Gilbert, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for secluded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secluded
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The central location—right around the corner from the Pantheon, yet tucked into a piazza that feels somewhat sheltered from the tourist crowds—offers the best of both worlds.— Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
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Unlike RVs and larger ground tents that offer enough tall, voluminous sheltered space to encourage campers to spend time inside any time, day or night, smaller tents, whether pitched on the ground or atop the vehicle, lack this luxury.— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026
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But even dwarf galaxies that are floating alone in the cosmic void, isolated from the gravitational harassment of their larger neighbors, still evolve toward this attractor through their own internal heating.— Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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The goal is to build community for adults otherwise isolated by their mental health challenges.— Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
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Sources later confirmed to PEOPLE that Prince had a quiet history of using the prescription painkiller Percocet.— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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After a mostly quiet game, Alexander-Walker had a critical steal late as the Hawks completed their stunning rally.— Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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Investigators confirmed Unruh had filed for divorce in August 2025 and had separated from Orlando.— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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The footprint takes up Point State Park in Downtown Pittsburgh and part of the North Shore, with the two sites separated by a river.— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by three new Chessmen flavors — Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Pecan — the board reflects a color palette of rich caramel and brown butter hues, while also incorporating a hidden compartment in the base that’s perfect for storing cookies.— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Its global community remains highly active, producing lore analyses, boss guides, fan art, strategy builds, tips, and uncovering hidden secrets.— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
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This is the place to organize unforgettable outdoor adventures, from fishing trips and private charter boat excursions to guided jaunts on a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe.— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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The majority of voters want the city to contract with the county or a private entity to provide inspector general services as needed.— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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Natalia, a lonely Brazilian centenarian, anchors this searching novel.— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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In a just world, Katie and Sunny would find love with people that deserve them, and Archie would be left to contemplate his sad, lonely existence.— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
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Benue has been a hot spot for armed violence in Nigeria's northern region where armed gangs often target remote villagers and travelers with violent killings and kidnapping for ransom.— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Disaster relief protections include a waiver of a one-time activation fee for establishing remote call forwarding.— Cox Communications, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Secluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/secluded. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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