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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Vacheron has always been more stately, more reserved, and in a way more true to its history than Patek and Audemars Piguet have been.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2025
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Abel describes herself as an extrovert who thrives on storytelling and adventure, while Andy is more reserved and content with a quieter life.—
Maria Morava,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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According to one study, even in the extremely dry Martian atmosphere, the climatic conditions inside the volcanoes' craters are such that frost can form even though it's never been found elsewhere on Mars – even at the poles.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Steps lead down to a heated swimming pool, and elsewhere on the property are fruit-bearing citrus trees, raised garden boxes and an original detached bomb shelter.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Fresh snow on the ground, bitterly cold air and wind gusts to 30 mph at times will generate wind chills — what the air feels like when combined with wind — in the single digits for the entire day.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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But often during winter, the polar vortex will expand, bringing its cold air south and causing these notoriously large outbreaks of chilly temperatures.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Phillip raced around the exterior of the house, checking for embers and spraying distant hot spots with water, protecting what had become an island in the fire.—
Eli Saslow,
New York Times,
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 29 Jan. 2025.
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