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
One example of this is investing in new windows only to find out that the house does not have adequate insulation.
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Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The venerable list of items that every hiker should take with them into the backcountry pays equal weight to insulation, fire-starters, and, of course tools.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
The latest models of picnic baskets are packed with smart features including insulation, loads of pockets, and even full dining sets.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
Outdoor: These durable cat houses are constructed from weather-resistant materials and often feature insulation or heating for cold nights outdoors.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insulation
Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The venerable list of items that every hiker should take with them into the backcountry pays equal weight to insulation, fire-starters, and, of course tools.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
The latest models of picnic baskets are packed with smart features including insulation, loads of pockets, and even full dining sets.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
Outdoor: These durable cat houses are constructed from weather-resistant materials and often feature insulation or heating for cold nights outdoors.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
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In a viral TikTok video, an orange cat's long, boring days of solitude are suddenly replaced with endless joy and play with the arrival of a new little sibling, and internet users can't cope with their special bond.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Many had grown accustomed to the solitude of death row, its stale smell and the frequent rants from inmates in mental health crisis.—
Hannah Wiley,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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With a dedicated concierge handling every detail, from five-star accommodations to experiences and custom travel essentials, Flexjet ensures your Mom will enjoy seamless comfort, privacy, and unforgettable adventures.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Pick an untouched beach and hide away for an afternoon; while nearby islands are all about seeing and being seen (ahem: St. Barts), vacationers in Antigua usually have a bit more privacy in mind.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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The spatial isolation of these colonies would aid humanity’s survival, argues Dr Gee, by allowing genetically distinct human communities to develop that could interbreed with people still living on Earth or elsewhere in space to produce offspring with the best qualities of both groups.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Read: The isolation of intensive parenting Others aren’t as eager to embrace external influences, especially not so close to home.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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Under apartheid, a white minority ruled South Africa for much of the second half of the 20th century, enforcing a system of racial segregation and political and economic discrimination against nonwhite populations.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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The people who attained refugee status are part of the ethnic minority of Afrikaners, a group of white people of Dutch descent who ruled South Africa during the period of racial segregation known as apartheid.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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