as in reserved
inclined or tending to avoid other people
The reclusive woman was more than happy to spend her day off reading and writing at home.
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Recent Examples of reclusive
Jolie, as Maria Callas, superbly depicts a reclusive superstar in her declining days, losing her voice and coping with the neuroses of billionaire Aristotle Onassis.
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Peter Bart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Elf owls are fascinating creatures, not just for their petite size and reclusive lifestyle but also for their adaptability in Arizona's desert ecosystem.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Sam, a reclusive computer programmer new to the Midwest, quickly falls for Bailey, who happens to hate holidays.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Latte with a view: Coffee lovers interested in catching a glimpse of the world’s most reclusive nation can book their travel plans.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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Peter Bart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Elf owls are fascinating creatures, not just for their petite size and reclusive lifestyle but also for their adaptability in Arizona's desert ecosystem.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Sam, a reclusive computer programmer new to the Midwest, quickly falls for Bailey, who happens to hate holidays.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Latte with a view: Coffee lovers interested in catching a glimpse of the world’s most reclusive nation can book their travel plans.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclusive
Adjective
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Tickets are $20 for reserved seating, $20 for general admission, $15 for students.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Nestle the cauliflower in the sauce, then sprinkle with the reserved onion, the cilantro, and almonds.—
Joe Yonan,
Saveur,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This Latitude Run mat at Wayfair is made with tightly woven cotton fibers, which traps moisture effectively, keeping the floor dry and slip-free.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Southern California's climate continues to ping-pong between unseasonably wet conditions, which grow vegetation and unseasonably dry conditions which dry all that out into fire fuel.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Remove anything flammable from within a 5 feet perimeter of your home and any detached buildings, such as dry leaves and pine needles.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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But the detached garage and a guest cottage were destroyed, as were all but three or four of the 20 or so houses on their block near the Altadena Golf Course.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But Posey’s first significant trade as president of baseball operations required a bit of a cold touch.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Carter Tanton The terraced grounds host a pool and spa, cold plunge, sauna, and several alfresco lounging spots.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Only the families that did not have second homes or relations in distant lands sent their daughters onto the ship.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Only the Colorado Rockies, a distant 20th at $129.9 million, have decided not to join in the spending.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Without the Argentinian’s presence, the team becomes discernibly more introverted.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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Donatello is introverted and analytically-minded, whereas Raphael is impulsive and hard-headed, often to the detriment of the team.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Pettersson is more withdrawn, more cerebral, more sensitive and certainly not prone to confrontation by nature.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Introverts may become talkative, or extroverts quiet and withdrawn.—
Dr. Talia Varley,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Woods stars as Louise, who transforms from timid wallflower into the famed burlesque dancer known as Gypsy Rose Lee.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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The video introduces several of GRRR's residents, including George, a timid golden retriever who was abused and is now slowly building his confidence around people.—
Lydia Patrick,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Reclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclusive. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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