INSULATION Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

insulation

noun

ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of insulation

as in solitude

the state of being alone or kept apart from others she had grown up in such rural insulation that she'd never met anyone of a different race

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Recent Examples of insulation This protects against higher costs that arise from the need to bring a home up to current building code — such as upgrades to wiring, plumbing or insulation — when rebuilding. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 These roofs are weather- and pest-resistant, provide natural insulation, and can last decades, depending on the material used. — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2026 Cut it to length with scissors to close any gaps, then add caulk or other sealants to add insulation and extra protection from insects. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 Add Mulch Covering the soil with 1 to 2 inches of loose mulch keeps plants from drying out too quickly and provides a bit of insulation when temperatures start to fall. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insulation

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Now, all James wants to do is hop in his Cessna, fly deep into the Alaskan wilderness with his best friend, drink some beer, and enjoy the solitude of nature.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
The young artist who arrived for solitude and serious work has become caretaker of someone else’s daughter, someone else’s property, someone else’s peace of mind.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of solitude

Noun

Mercury in your 4th House squares Mars in your sign, making family conversations, privacy, or household matters more likely to test your patience.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
But taxpayer and privacy advocates say the data could be used to help find and deport those people.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of privacy

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Curie's initial Nobel was for physics, but the second, for chemistry in 1911, recognized her work on polonium and the isolation of pure radium.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026
Fair Ones is set in the aftermath of their longtime friend Claire’s death, as Mara and Jen, two Brooklyn women in their forties, are off kilter, cycling through shock, numbness, denial, distraction, anger, isolation, regret, depression.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of isolation

Noun

In somewhat bare-bones, cozy settings, Red Lobster became a middle-class family destination, and was welcoming to Black customers at a time when segregation, while outlawed, was still common in much of the American South.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Housing discrimination and segregation were deep-seated, and the Los Angeles sky was the color of swamp water.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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