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
Ponzo and his spouse have no experience in energy efficiency insulation.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The mid layer provides insulation to retain your body's natural heat.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2025
Inside French Broad Outfitters, walls are stripped bare, exposing yellowing insulation.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
For players like Verhulst, there’s an additional layer of insulation from the crowd, and other teams too, due to the layout of the arena.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The mid layer provides insulation to retain your body's natural heat.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2025
Inside French Broad Outfitters, walls are stripped bare, exposing yellowing insulation.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
For players like Verhulst, there’s an additional layer of insulation from the crowd, and other teams too, due to the layout of the arena.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
Noun
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The news was the type of surprise that necessitated a few moments of solitude.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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After the many weeks in the solitude of woods and mountains, Goldie showed a strong dislike for the crowds and traffic noises of San Francisco.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Teens commonly described negative experiences involving social drama, cyberbullying and privacy violations.—
Abdulmalik Alluhidan,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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The sun conjunct Neptune in Pisces will ignite your 12th house of secrets, privacy and spirituality, stirring up subconscious thoughts and dreams.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As repairs happen, the pricing team, working in isolation, sees sudden demand for this new part and significantly increases its price.—
Sean O'Neill,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Surveillance typically involves tracking individuals with diseases by name for the purpose of direct action, including isolation, quarantine and treatment.—
Amy Lauren Fairchild,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While there are still state and federal laws that outlaw segregation and discrimination that companies need to comply with, legal experts say this change to contracts across the federal government is significant.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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Hills Bancorporation identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting, specifically in the areas of period-end financial reporting and segregation of duties, which are being addressed by management.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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