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
What’s more, Swift has been in space so long its thermal insulation blankets might have grown brittle meaning too much jostling or too much speed in getting from place to place could damage the ship.
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Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
2 July 2026
Tech comes for classic charcoal cooking Kamado Joe’s Konnected Joe, released in 2023, has strapped upgrades onto its traditional kamado, a heavy clay vessel that naturally holds very consistent temperatures thanks to its excellent insulation.
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
From the drywall, insulation, and ceiling panels that create quiet, comfortable spaces in university buildings — every component is researched, designed, manufactured, and installed by people.
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Mark Rayfield,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
In addition to keeping cold items cold, the same insulation and thick walls can keep fresh barbecue and foods off the grill hot.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
2 July 2026
Tech comes for classic charcoal cooking Kamado Joe’s Konnected Joe, released in 2023, has strapped upgrades onto its traditional kamado, a heavy clay vessel that naturally holds very consistent temperatures thanks to its excellent insulation.
—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
From the drywall, insulation, and ceiling panels that create quiet, comfortable spaces in university buildings — every component is researched, designed, manufactured, and installed by people.
—
Mark Rayfield,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
In addition to keeping cold items cold, the same insulation and thick walls can keep fresh barbecue and foods off the grill hot.
—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for insulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
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Outside of Saturday afternoon Mass, there’s little break to the solitude.
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Stargazing, hiking, and fishing are common activities in the spring, summer, and fall, while skiers and snowshoers will have plenty of terrain and solitude for themselves in the winter.
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On one hand, the arena offers a level of privacy and security few locations can match.
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The magnetic pull for those whose ultimate prize is privacy and connection to nature is towards gardens, forests, fields and beachfronts that stretch into the distance, delineating possibilities.
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Research shows that practicing mindfulness in quiet outdoor spaces lowers stress and mitigates feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
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Some express skepticism on whether James can stay patient with Dončić ball-dominant and isolation-heavy play.
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In 1954, the Supreme Court overturned its 1896 decision that upheld racial segregation.
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Or even just 62 years to the Civil Rights Act, which outlawed segregation.
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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