PRIVACY Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

privacy

noun

ˈprī-və-sē

Definition of privacy

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 Such privacy was part of the concept for the community — an idea to mix luxury homes with shared, low-density open space, strict conservation and agriculture. — David Caraccio updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026 For travelers seeking more comfort and privacy, the Coast Starlight has several first-class sleeping accommodations. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 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. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The lawsuit accused Lemonade of negligence and violations of multiple consumer privacy laws, including the Driver Privacy Protection Act. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for privacy

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Noun

Outside of Saturday afternoon Mass, there’s little break to the solitude.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
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.

— Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Definition of solitude

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Research shows that practicing mindfulness in quiet outdoor spaces lowers stress and mitigates feelings of loneliness and social isolation.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Some express skepticism on whether James can stay patient with Dončić ball-dominant and isolation-heavy play.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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