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recluse

[rek-loos, ri-kloos, ri-kloos, rek-loos] / ˈrɛk lus, rɪˈklus, rɪˈklus, ˈrɛk lus /
NOUN
person who does not want social contact
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Xu, an online megaposter but real-life recluse, has rarely spoken with reporters and hasn’t been photographed in public for nearly a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

The police warned her of a threat against her - known as a TM1 notice - and she described being in "turmoil" and becoming a recluse.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Think of it like “The Mandalorian,” if Mando had a recluse gamer co-parent and Grogu was a picky eater.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025

Born in Virginia, D'Angelo was something of a recluse and only periodically surfaced to release music, most of which was received favorably by fans and critics.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

He discounted the information about the old recluse at the Doranda mine—who had probably met some prospectors or Indians—and concentrated oh Lintola.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford




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