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after his tantrum, the toddler lapsed into an exhausted quietude and fell asleep
the quietude of the early morning was broken only by the occasional chirping of birds
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Backstage, an unexpected quietude interrupted the noise of New York Fashion Week, while front row guests—like Keke Palmer, Serena Page, and Kysre Gondrezick—set the scene for golden age beauty.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
Perhaps turning to the use of AI during quietude is reinforcing a dependency on generative AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
This seems to keep you within the boundaries of quietude.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
From serene nature retreats to silent walking, the quest for quietude has become one of modern travel’s latest trends.
—Kim Cook, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
Perhaps turning to the use of AI during quietude is reinforcing a dependency on generative AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
This seems to keep you within the boundaries of quietude.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
From serene nature retreats to silent walking, the quest for quietude has become one of modern travel’s latest trends.
—Kim Cook, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for quietude
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“Quietude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quietude. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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quietude
noun
qui·etude
ˈkwī-ə-ˌt(y)üd 
: the state of being quiet : tranquillity
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