privacy

noun

ˈprī-və-sē How to pronounce privacy (audio)
Definition of privacynext
as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others I enjoy privacy for a time, but eventually I miss the company of others

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Recent Examples of privacy In the face of pushback — including activists who cover up or disable the cameras — Flock assures the public that its products should only be used with strict privacy and accountability measures. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026 About 1,600 employees eventually signed a petition opposing the tracking program amid concerns on privacy. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 That their apparent change in relationship status could have gone unnoticed—in this TikTok-addled clime—is a testament to their vigilant approach to privacy. — Michelle Ruiz, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026 Her family has asked for privacy and for the video not to be reshared. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for privacy
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  1. solitude
  2. isolation
Noun
  • A little solitude can do wonders to quiet your brain from the chaos of day-to-day life.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In James Mangold’s The Wolverine, Logan has retreated to the Yukon to live in solitude.
    — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of solitude
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  • 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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