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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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Recent Examples of quiet
Edward Hirsch, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
Loading your audio article SAN JOSE — A jury has found a man guilty of voluntary manslaughter for killing an elderly stranger two years ago in a blindside assault spurred by the victim shining a flashlight at him during a chance encounter on a quiet South San Jose street.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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
Chuck Culpepper, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
The neighbor said the early-morning quiet was shattered by the screams of a woman coming from Robinson’s apartment.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2024
Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Research suggests that a diverse array of spices can quiet the signals that tell cells to pump out inflammatory chemicals.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Perhaps for that reason, he’s written frequently about labor: the quiet dignity of getting something done, the sense of purpose that pulls many of us out of bed each morning, the way that even straightforward little tasks can structure one’s days—one’s life.
—Edward Hirsch, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
Loading your audio article SAN JOSE — A jury has found a man guilty of voluntary manslaughter for killing an elderly stranger two years ago in a blindside assault spurred by the victim shining a flashlight at him during a chance encounter on a quiet South San Jose street.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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
A certain quiet seemed to fill the large room, and soon Sereda explained more about his father.
—Chuck Culpepper, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
The neighbor said the early-morning quiet was shattered by the screams of a woman coming from Robinson’s apartment.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2024
Verb
The Longhorns kept Clemson’s running game quiet aside from one 41-yard run by receiver Adam Randall.
—Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Research suggests that a diverse array of spices can quiet the signals that tell cells to pump out inflammatory chemicals.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiet
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On December 21, a peaceful Saturday afternoon, which included both NFL and college football games, the Guardians traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The second arose from what Smith claimed was an unlawful scheme to subvert the peaceful transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Reviews of Season 2 were a bit more muted, with IndieWire’s Ben Travers writing that the return to the games this time around lacked some of the same novelty that going into this colorful and deadly world evoked the first time around.Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Dec. 2024
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This muted response suggests that retail investors have yet to display the widespread euphoria and exuberance typically seen at market cycle peaks.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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There’s no in-ground swimming pool; the tranquil Magothy will have to do.Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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The exclusive tented camp preserves the island’s tranquil ambiance with a limited number of accommodations.Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The secluded pavilions, elevated to create vistas, have their own private gardens of sweet-scented roses, geraniums, and lavender, and colorful bougainvillea; pergolas topped with twisting honeysuckle; and roof terraces.Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2024
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The high-end resort overlooks a secluded stretch of Playa Penca, where guests can swim, paddleboard, or just relax.Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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Not too soft without being harsh on the skin, these deliver gentle exfoliation while helping rinse away your cleanser.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Our team love the wispy, doe-eyed effect this mascara creates, but Dr. Collins says its gentle, fragrance-free composition also deserves some kudos.Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Pines' lawsuit states he was made to clean up hotel rooms after these events and ensure no one spoke about what went on, which included tipping hotel staff to ensure their silence.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The concentric circles of columns shimmered in silence.David Laskin, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Fed’s tool for fighting inflation has been to steadily raise borrowing costs across the economy, which tends to cool spending and growth.Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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New Inflation Data Eases Worries Inflation showed signs of cooling in November, according to a report released on Friday by the Commerce Department.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Angry tropics calmed for about a decade, until 2017, when Harvey and Irma hit the Gulf Coast with ferocious intensity.Jack Prator, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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At night, the process goes in reverse, to calm the body down for sleep.Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Quiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiet. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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