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alienation

[eyl-yuh-ney-shuhn, ey-lee-uh-] / ˌeɪl yəˈneɪ ʃən, ˌeɪ li ə- /


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Susanna ultimately is freed, not because she’s cured of the alienation she has always felt but because of an accepted marriage proposal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Written with clear compassion and boasting a robust performance by Lili Taylor, “I Shot Andy Warhol” portrays Solanas as a product of modern alienation.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Exploring themes like heartache, alienation and the uncertainty of early adulthood, his lyrics are both funny and profound.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson evoke the small-bore unraveling of new parenthood in the boonies, with Lawrence in particular throwing her whole body into a creeping alienation from one’s spouse and oneself.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

“Yes,” he said, and felt alienation run through him like a shiver.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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