hermit-like
Example Sentences
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As a young man in Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Jones was far from the hermit-like figure he became.
From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2020
The long-retired, periodically hermit-like subject makes for a lively participant.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2017
It feels significant that Ocean, a hermit-like musician, who, despite the major impact of this release, is still unknown in many circles, managed to wrangle such an impressive guest list.
From The Verge • Aug. 22, 2016
The idea of creating a tourist industry in the conservative, hermit-like kingdom is risible to many.
From Economist • Jul. 17, 2014
This hermit-like existence was healthily broken in 1836 by his becoming the editor of an obscure magazine, though it was hack work and lasted but a short time.
From The Short-story by Atkinson, William Patterson
