recluse

Example Sentences

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Dawn, who is unable to work following decades of mental and physical health issues, says her experiences transformed her from a "very sociable child" into a "recluse".

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

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

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 had been a recluse and almost never came down.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye