as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
behind the stately townhouses lie cloistered gardens that the public never sees
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Recent Examples of cloistered
This is not the first time that a group of Silicon Valley elites have attempted to build a cloistered community, away from but still adjacent to the center of the tech industry.
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Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 23 Oct. 2024
The headphones have an open-back design, enabling sound to move in and out without that cloistered feeling of many closed-back designs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Their lack of clarity only confirms Rolex’s reputation as a cloistered corporate entity.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
The actress got a kick out of ribbing her famous co-star about his cloistered life.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
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Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 23 Oct. 2024
The headphones have an open-back design, enabling sound to move in and out without that cloistered feeling of many closed-back designs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Their lack of clarity only confirms Rolex’s reputation as a cloistered corporate entity.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
The actress got a kick out of ribbing her famous co-star about his cloistered life.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloistered
Adjective
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Picture this: a luxurious, private oasis within the ship, complete with its own secluded decks, personalized butler service, and exclusive dining options that elevate your entire cruise experience.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The group then drove to Chelsea, where Vasquez and other MS-13 members led the victim to a secluded area under the highway — where an MS-13 member hit the victim in the head with a rock, and another MS-13 member stabbed the victim with a machete.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Those who yearn for a front seat to calm ocean vistas might consider staying in one of these remote cabins—hidden gems nestled right on Chile’s Pacific coast, near the village of Matanzas.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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While the fragrance-free shampoo is the brand’s signature, the fragranced version is an honest-to-god hidden gem.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
25 May 2025
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“Cloistered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloistered. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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