insulation

noun

ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce insulation (audio)
Definition of insulationnext
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 Those offer financial insulation to the top clubs, even if the competitive Champions League qualification process introduces potential variables. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Wood, bricks and insulation filled the ruins of the church entryway and media room at 2900 Roswell Avenue, near Quindaro Boulevard. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 John Nurse used hula hoops, spray insulation foam, and the chassis of a 1979 Honda Odyssey ATV to build a dragon based on his 10-year-old's direction. — Deena Prichep, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 Cardboard boxes, stacks of paper, fabric, insulation from the walls, wiring, packaging, stuffing from car upholstery and lawn cushions, and even grass clippings and leaves are all up for grabs. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
  1. solitude
  2. privacy
  3. isolation
  4. segregation
Noun
  • Striking out on her own was a difficult transition, but embracing her solitude gave her the space to learn more about herself and make her own personal decisions, such as getting her cat or making meals of her choosing.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Friedman stresses leaders must amplify focus, enabling solitude before collaboration for creativity, and promoting active recovery over passive unwinding.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of solitude
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  • Karen and Kurt Solomon shared a home and had been married, court records indicated, but authorities declined to discuss their current relationship, citing domestic violence privacy rules, according to The Associated Press.
    — Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • His name has not been released, citing crime victims’ privacy rights under California law.
    — Bob Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of privacy
Noun
  • But data shows a 95% reduction in loneliness and isolation, a 97% increase in health and wellness and an 80% increase in overall quality of life for older adults who use the technology.
    — Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Iran’s regime can withstand an American blockade for some time, but sustained isolation would steadily raise the economic and political cost of refusing an acceptable settlement.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of isolation
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  • That’s because the capital’s segregation isn’t just about security or income, says Teresa García Alcaraz, an architect and researcher who has studied Caracas for more than a decade.
    — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The government made that promise after people with disabilities fought against segregation in institutions, which have a long history of abuse and neglect.
    — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of segregation

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