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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
entered the hushed interior of the Gothic church
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2
as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the hushed lake was smooth as glass the morning after the storm
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
a hushed sickroom
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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
hushed negotiations between the two countries
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as in cooled
to become still and orderly
the whole room hushed when the queen made her entrance
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as in quieted (down)
to stop talking
the principal asked the children to hush and pay attention during the ceremony
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Recent Examples of hushed
The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
In Los Angeles, the tapes revealed insiders cutting deals in hushed tones.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
One storyline that will be at the forefront of season 3 centers on Wednesday's Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
He’s become known for rhyming in hushed tones over melancholy production, a sound that’s birthed an entire wing of like-minded indie rappers.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Instead of hushed tones, loud music blares out from speakers between points, supporters are anything but quiet and there is said to be a sense of chaos in the air.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
For decades, devotees repeated rumors in hushed reverence about starving artists sleeping in bathtubs, out of dedication to the Fringe — one of the world's biggest theater and comedy festivals.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
The combination of thick timber, small windows, and centuries of ritual creates a hushed, intimate atmosphere.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
This was a somber visit, and the group was reverent, hushed.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Ehle and Alex Sarrigeorgiou shine in Jaclyn Bethany’s hushed yet deeply felt drama of art and desire.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
In her first solo, Dayhuff hushed her sound over the course of the solo; the others onstage followed her.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
This year, the streets are hushed, and many children walk to school alone.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Did someone mention Ha’s Snack Bar in a hushed tone?
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
In Los Angeles, the tapes revealed insiders cutting deals in hushed tones.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
One storyline that will be at the forefront of season 3 centers on Wednesday's Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
He’s become known for rhyming in hushed tones over melancholy production, a sound that’s birthed an entire wing of like-minded indie rappers.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Instead of hushed tones, loud music blares out from speakers between points, supporters are anything but quiet and there is said to be a sense of chaos in the air.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
For decades, devotees repeated rumors in hushed reverence about starving artists sleeping in bathtubs, out of dedication to the Fringe — one of the world's biggest theater and comedy festivals.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
The combination of thick timber, small windows, and centuries of ritual creates a hushed, intimate atmosphere.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
When Florida arrived in the locker room after falling to USF 18-16 in upset fashion Saturday, the few conversations that persisted were hushed.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
This was a somber visit, and the group was reverent, hushed.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Ehle and Alex Sarrigeorgiou shine in Jaclyn Bethany’s hushed yet deeply felt drama of art and desire.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
In her first solo, Dayhuff hushed her sound over the course of the solo; the others onstage followed her.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
This year, the streets are hushed, and many children walk to school alone.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
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On highways and surface roads in the rural countryside west of Detroit, the 2025 Ford Explorer was smooth and quiet, with plenty of power for highway acceleration.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The peak of hurricane season is here, and activity could soon ramp up, despite the relative quiet currently occurring in the tropics, according to meteorologists.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tucked along the Current River, Blue Spring is a tranquil, can’t-miss spot in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
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Water features are a key component thanks to their tranquil sound and rhythmic flow.—
Laura Fenton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Incomes and inheritances are not confidential matters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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The coronavirus push for larger living spaces created a rent-hike momentum that has only recently cooled.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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The planet gently cooled — and sea life thrived — before crossing a threshold.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jena asked, for which she was shushed), that was spotted and strong enough to kill a man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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John Mariani Inside the walls the Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi is a peaceful square whose surrounding buildings with their green shutters echo the various architectural styles of the city’s history.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Police watched the Capitol lawn from atop a nearby parking garage, but the event was peaceful.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lakes offer a different rhythm — more serene but just as active.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Along the mostly untouched northern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula sits serene Sisal, a peaceful beach destination bringing increasingly more visitors to the region.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Owners also must have measures in place to ensure that cannabis is not stolen or diverted, including programs to track each piece of cannabis that enters and leaves their store, as well as more traditional security systems, such as video-surveillance systems and a silent alarm.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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If any police ask you questions ask for a lawyer and stay silent.—
Joshua Rhett Miller
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Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Hushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushed. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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