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
Then there is foam insulation, laminate countertops, and the many synthetic textiles in our bedding and curtains and carpets.
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Window insulation heat-shrinks to your window to create a translucent, insulating barrier that can be removed in the warmer months.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Also, look for boots designed with insulation and weatherproof finishes to ensure warmth and comfort.
—Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The double-wall vacuum insulation ensures your water stays cold for 48 hours, and the leakproof, angled spout makes for a mess-free drinking experience.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Window insulation heat-shrinks to your window to create a translucent, insulating barrier that can be removed in the warmer months.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Also, look for boots designed with insulation and weatherproof finishes to ensure warmth and comfort.
—Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The double-wall vacuum insulation ensures your water stays cold for 48 hours, and the leakproof, angled spout makes for a mess-free drinking experience.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for insulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
Noun
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California Altadena had soul, solitude and community.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Venus retrograde first challenges your sense of connection, then asks you to trust solitude.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Industry surveys have shown that data privacy and the high cost of implementing large language models are among the reasons why enterprises have resisted AI adoption.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The station shared a statement from Spencer's family, who requested privacy at this time.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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If there’s insufficient isolation, attackers can jump from one tenant to another.—
Anshu Bansal,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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America’s competitors and adversaries are under real and growing pressure, even as their greater isolation draws them closer together.—
Jake Sullivan,
TIME,
20 Jan. 2025
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In July 1948, when President Harry S. Truman signed the executive order ending segregation in the military, Leftenant-Colon saw it as an opportunity to get regular status in the Army Nurse Corps, something that eluded her until then because of her race.—
Cheryl W. Thompson,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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However, when the effects of wealth gaps and school segregation are accounted for, test score gaps substantially narrow.—
Shoumita Dasgupta,
The Conversation,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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