How to Use privacy in a Sentence

privacy

noun
  • Celebrities have a right to privacy.
  • She went upstairs for some privacy.
  • The privacy curtains can also be tied back and out of the way to keep the view open on each side.
    Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
  • The doors are locked shut, and the window shades are closed for maximum privacy.
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2024
  • Everybody hears the same playlist at the same time, but the headphones give some measure of privacy.
    Brittanie Shey, Chron, 18 Apr. 2023
  • None of the teenage writers’ last names are being used to protect their privacy.
    Dua Anjum, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Nov. 2023
  • It's located at the far end of the resort's main beach for extra privacy.
    Michelle Gross, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2023
  • That means agreeing to that phone’s terms of service and privacy policies.
    Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Grimes is asking for privacy for her and Elon Musk's three children.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The Globe is not naming the accuser nor the accused to protect their privacy.
    Shirley Leung, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Thank you for your kindness, support and respect for our privacy at this time.
    Jill Lupupa, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Fans and tour buses flock to the property to snap pictures of the privacy wall, which the lawsuit claims is a nuisance to the neighborhood.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
  • While a fence could do the trick to screen a view or keep neighbors from looking in, a living wall of privacy trees is far prettier!
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Since then, Salas has called for greater privacy protections for judges.
    Nicki Brown, CNN, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Well, Ella is, of course, the pseudonym to protect her her privacy.
    Josh Fischman, rebecca J. Lester, Scientific American, 17 May 2023
  • Their process protects patient privacy, and may ask for a single report to be filed.
    Jessica Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The beauty of this place is what draws couples from around the world, looking for carefree beach days, pampering, and privacy.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2023
  • So much so that Bündchen bought a horse farm in Florida, where her daughter could ride in privacy.
    Audrey Schmidt, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The three one-bedroom apartments above the garage are perfect for grown children, grandchildren, or out-of-town guests to have their privacy.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2024
  • The house is made almost entirely of glass and steel, making the house's privacy very minimal.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The Journal Sentinel is not using his new name to maintain his privacy.
    Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 16 July 2024
  • Home workouts also provide privacy, which can be a perk for some.
    goodhousekeeping.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The kit tests for gonorrhea and chlamydia from a vaginal swab or urine sample that can be collected in the privacy of one’s home.
    Sara Reardon, Scientific American, 20 Dec. 2023
  • An Outdoor Shower The outdoor shower in the trees is just tall enough to maintain privacy while still allowing a view of the river.
    Rhonda Reinhart, Country Living, 17 May 2023
  • In addition to luxe and boutique hotels, the island is known for its famous faces who come to Antiparos in search of privacy.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 May 2023
  • This tall retaining wall doubles as a privacy wall, blocking the backyard from the rest of the neighborhood.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Back inside, the lower deck is home to a full-beam owner’s suite with an en suite covered in privacy glass that turns from transparent to opaque when in use.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2023
  • This side of the trailer also houses the drop-down privacy tent for the outdoor shower hooked up to an instant water heater that's also piped to the kitchen sink.
    New Atlas, 30 July 2024
  • At the same time, some online anonymity does exist and serves an important role in protecting your privacy and identity.
    Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
  • The hospital gowns are designed to provide better privacy and coverage for kids.
    Russell Contreras, Axios, 18 Sep. 2024

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