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synonyms for solitary
- lone
- lonely
- singular
- individual
- particular
- remote
- separate
- sole
- solo
- stag
- aloof
- antisocial
- cloistered
- companionless
- deserted
- desolate
- distant
- eremetic
- forsaken
- friendless
- hermitical
- hidden
- introverted
- isolated
- lonesome
- lorn
- misanthropic
- offish
- only
- out-of-the-way
- reclusive
- reserved
- retired
- secluded
- sequestered
- standoffish
- unaccompanied
- unapproachable
- unattended
- uncompanionable
- unfrequented
- unique
- unsocial
- withdrawn
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How to use solitary in a sentence
His careful, solitary work helped reveal individual cells of the brain that together create wider networks.
Famous brain sketches come to life again as embroideries | Laura Sanders | February 4, 2021 | Science NewsResearchers had long thought they were solitary, nocturnal hunters.
Some electric eels coordinate their attacks to zap prey | Jonathan Lambert | January 25, 2021 | Science News For StudentsFly-fishing is a solitary pursuit, and I figured those states would have built-in social distancing.
In Big Sky country, a pandemic-era fly-fishing getaway | Carl Fincke | January 21, 2021 | Washington Post
I can’t say enough about that for young children and music, that if their parents can invest that time with them, it makes it a less solitary thing.
Joanne Rogers, memory-keeper of ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,’ dies at 92 | Emily Langer | January 14, 2021 | Washington PostShe’d heard that the rats were solitary, so her first catch should have emptied the territory.
Rats with poisonous hairdos live surprisingly sociable private lives | Susan Milius | January 12, 2021 | Science NewsThey are impressive animals, solitary hunters blessed with incredible power and athleticism.
This Tiger Has Some Serious Ups | Jack Holmes, The Daily Beast Video | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTOnce transferred to Karaj Prison, he spent an additional 15 days in solitary confinement.
A Daughter’s Plea: Free My Father from Prison in Iran | Mitra Pourshajari, Movements.Org, Advancing Human Rights | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI was put in a solitary confinement completely cut off from the outside world without even enjoying basic prisoner rights.
A Daughter’s Plea: Free My Father from Prison in Iran | Mitra Pourshajari, Movements.Org, Advancing Human Rights | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI have been told that, if I continue with this protest, I will be placed in solitary confinement.
An American Marine in Iran’s Prisons Goes on Hunger Strike | IranWire | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLivvix, 30, is now in solitary confinement in the maximum-security Ayalon prison in Ramla, a city near Tel Aviv.
The Strange Case of the Christian Zionist Terrorist | Creede Newton | December 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe light which discovered its dismal bounds to his solitary eyes, came from a small grated aperture in the vaulted roof.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterIt has been years since they have had a license at our tavern, so there was a solitary man in the bar-room when I entered.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson Lloyd"I was playin' sock-ball," snuffled the boy, and a solitary tear rolled down his snub nose.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson LloydWith these words the matron dropped into her chair, and, once more resting her elbow on the table, thought of her solitary fate.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles DickensIt needs better evidence to stamp this solitary suggestion of a blot on the clear scutcheon of Douglas.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. Murison
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