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as in peaceful
free from disturbing noise or uproar
left the din of the rock concert and went to a quiet restaurant where we could hear one another talk
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as in muted
not excessively showy
she decided that it would be best to wear a quiet business suit to the job interview
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a quiet interlude as the eye of the storm passed over us
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
a diver who loves to retreat to the quiet world beneath the surface of the sea
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as in gentle
not loud in pitch or volume
quiet music is generally more relaxing
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as in quietly
without motion
lie quiet and no one will guess you're hiding under the bed
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
sailors enjoying the quiet of a clear evening at sea
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
new parents appreciating the blessed quiet that comes when their baby finally falls asleep
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as in to cool
to become still and orderly
the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
quiet a crying toddler with candy
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a quiet moment
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Recent Examples of quiet
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
In San Diego, by contrast, it’s been as quiet as the Vatican library.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022
Some of the same companies staying quiet now have spoken up on human-rights issues in other parts of the world.
—Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2022
Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
A certain quiet seemed to fill the large room, and soon Sereda explained more about his father.
—Chuck Culpepper, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
Gary Warth, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
The attempt to quiet the noise went viral, receiving 3.1 million views (as of this writing).
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The border was relatively quiet—with occasional issues of large groups arriving at the Port of Entry in San Luis—during my first term.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
In San Diego, by contrast, it’s been as quiet as the Vatican library.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Adverb
The emergence of the quiet-quitting phenomenon isn't a fluke, experts say.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022
Some of the same companies staying quiet now have spoken up on human-rights issues in other parts of the world.
—Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2022
Noun
Yaeji's With a Hammer takes one idea—namely, the volcano of rage that bubbled up inside the Korean-American artist during the quiet of the pandemic—and studies it from every angle.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
A certain quiet seemed to fill the large room, and soon Sereda explained more about his father.
—Chuck Culpepper, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
Verb
Wells had to quiet the crowd several times after outbursts interrupted the council’s discussion.
—Gary Warth, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
The attempt to quiet the noise went viral, receiving 3.1 million views (as of this writing).
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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In Khartoum, the film tracks the period after the military coup in 2021 that usurped the people’s peaceful revolution that ended 30 years of dictatorship.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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Now, a whole new crop of actors, except for Natasha Rothwell’s Belinda coming from Hawaii, are playing in Mike White’s world of colorful characters getting up to the most stressful situations on what should be the most peaceful vacations.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The consensus is that warm tones, rich shades, and natural materials will reign in 2025, replacing cool hues and muted color selections.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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On the red carpet, music industry stars and other celebrities posed in front of a muted black backdrop featuring a call to donate to relief efforts.—
The Styles Desk,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2025
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Moving at a tranquil pace, Shyne primarily watches Head and Carlie Williams, an 89-year-old farmer in Thomas County, Georgia, tend to their land and their people.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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The patio is a tranquil haven that feels miles away from the traditional street food stalls, noisy cafes, and always-busy Mercado de Medellín just below it.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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Many of the children who are restrained and secluded are in earlier elementary school grades — both nationally and in Idaho, according to limited data from Idaho school districts and national agencies.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Jan. 2025
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At the other end of Eilean Mòr, past a mossy Celtic cross standing like a lighthouse at the island’s tallest point, Sandy showed us the Cave of Saint Cormac, its opening hardly more than four feet high, where eighth-century monks used to retreat for periods of secluded contemplation.—
Leslie Jamison,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Made of smooth vegan satin, the pillowcase is designed to be gentle on hair and skin.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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With the belief that skincare should be gentle, effective, and safe for everyone, every product is crafted with care, using natural and organic ingredients that are sustainably sourced.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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And so that was something that forced me into the silence of my own mind.—
Tricia Despres,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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The near silences are fulsome: A light wind rustles a pine tree, and corn husks make that unmistakable scratching sound.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Along with this, however, lay a much broader ambition, one that might have seemed impossible in the pre-Fighting Collection world where the project was born: The team wanted to make Marvel vs. Capcom cool again.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2025
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In that short time, your brain gets a chance to cool down, shift out of a reactive mode, and engage with your partner in a more thoughtful and loving way.—
Jourdan Travers, Contributor,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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But there’s more: Niacinamide calms irritation, reduces water loss, and boosts hydration, while hyaluronic acid keeps skin plump and dewy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
4 Feb. 2025
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Or, instead of traditional neutral paint on your walls, color-drench your room with navy to create a calming blank slate for artwork or decorative trim.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Quiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiet. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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