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
Atop this region is the gate stack—a thin layer of silicon oxide insulation topped by a thicker piece of polycrystalline silicon.
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IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025
What to Consider The insulation combined with the surface fabric makes for a crinkly night.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
For example, homeowners can use it to check the energy efficiency of their home when identifying areas where heat may be leaking and where insulation needs beefing up.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
Make repairs before washing the item or the insulation will escape.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insulation
IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025
What to Consider The insulation combined with the surface fabric makes for a crinkly night.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
For example, homeowners can use it to check the energy efficiency of their home when identifying areas where heat may be leaking and where insulation needs beefing up.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
Make repairs before washing the item or the insulation will escape.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
Noun
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Where once there was chaos and disorder, now there’s nothing but peace and solitude—for probably the next 4.5 minutes.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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Seeking solitude under the first quarter moon might confuse those who've recently stepped up to support you.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mendoza wouldn't say who was prescribed the medication, citing patient privacy laws.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, the walls were covered in barbed wire, and the balcony had a large privacy wall.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The talks in Istanbul signal a potential thaw in diplomatic ties, as U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump diverges from the Biden administration's stance, which emphasized sanctions and diplomatic isolation of Russia.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The very purpose of hearing aids is to help users stay connected and engaged, yet this design flaw forces them into isolation at the worst possible moments.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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During a time of segregation that was merely 34 years since the Emancipation Proclamation but still nearly 70 before the Civil Rights Act, Fuller’s prevailing and obtaining his medical doctorate is a remarkable achievement.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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In Chicago, those numbers play out against a backdrop of profound racial and economic segregation.—
Marisa Novara,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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