as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
she had grown up in such rural insulation that she'd never met anyone of a different race
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Recent Examples of insulation
Plus, the entire home has professional-grade insulation to keep you comfortable in every season.
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Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
The 4-ounce size is perfectly suited for espresso that will stay nice and hot, thanks to the cup’s double-wall insulation and stainless steel exterior.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Asbestos has historically been used in a variety of construction materials — large and small — including roofing shingles, cement pipes, popcorn ceilings and insulation.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
The tumbler has a matte finish and double-wall vacuum insulation, a spill-resistant flip lid and a tapered body for a comfortable grip, keeping drinks hot for 1.5 hours and cold for 4 hours.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
The 4-ounce size is perfectly suited for espresso that will stay nice and hot, thanks to the cup’s double-wall insulation and stainless steel exterior.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Asbestos has historically been used in a variety of construction materials — large and small — including roofing shingles, cement pipes, popcorn ceilings and insulation.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
The tumbler has a matte finish and double-wall vacuum insulation, a spill-resistant flip lid and a tapered body for a comfortable grip, keeping drinks hot for 1.5 hours and cold for 4 hours.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
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But there are those who need solitude for a longer time — the sailor who chases the sun around the world in a small boat, or the trapper who watches alone the northern lights through a Klondike winter.—
Alann B. Steen,
Outdoor Life,
10 July 2025
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The emotional toll is enormous: Dream returns to the Dreaming and washes Orpheus’ blood from his hands, sobbing in solitude.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Throughout her successful career, McAdams has prioritized her privacy and kept much of her personal life out of the public eye.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The challenge lies in the complexity of digital evidence and the legitimate privacy concerns that fuel resistance.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The lockdown, the isolation were still fresh in everyone's minds, and many of the young people don’t live on the Navajo Nation.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Close to a third lose their job, and the social isolation can be profound.—
April Dembosky,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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What to do: Build your team now: —Commercial broker —Real estate attorney —CPA or tax strategist —Cost segregation firm —Lender or SBA contact Deals that close smoothly in December started planning in August.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
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Occupational segregation is a significant roadblock to equal pay for Black women.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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