solitude

Example Sentences

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The crew was asked by the Los Angeles Times about the 40 minutes of "profound solitude" when they lost contact with Earth.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

But I am also a writer, and while reading and writing generally happen in solitude, promoting your writing doesn’t.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In tightly controlled Russia, her life is defined by solitude.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Big Sur’s South Coast highway closure creates a rare window of solitude: empty beaches, dramatic cliffs and nearly empty trails for six months.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

As I had no address to give them, I ignored their questions and padded my replies with broad references to snow, and beauty, and solitude.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt