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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
the muted cry of a frightened witness to a murder
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as in subdued
not excessively showy
painted with muted colors
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as in silent
deliberately refraining from speech
she was unexpectedly muted in the presence of her literary idol
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as in muffled
to deaden the sound of
closing the windows muted the traffic noise so we could get to sleep
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Recent Examples of muted
Ian Malone, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
Such responses stand in striking contrast to the relatively muted concerns in the United States to Trump’s run for reelection in 2024.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2025
Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Colors are muted and subtle, but brighter than on some rivals.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
In muted hues of black, brown, and navy, these six options exemplify great design without being overly flashy.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
Such responses stand in striking contrast to the relatively muted concerns in the United States to Trump’s run for reelection in 2024.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
Cooper’s passing game involvement has been relatively muted as well.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Colors are muted and subtle, but brighter than on some rivals.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muted
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Related Articles Tuesday’s interfaith service looked considerably more subdued than Monday night’s Inaugural Balls.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Victorian Era and British Royalty Eventually, British monarch Queen Victoria gave rise to the mourning brooch a more subdued but meaningful design in which a piece of the deceased's hair—in Victoria’s case, hair from Prince Albert—is incorporated into the design.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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The skies in Gaza went silent for the first time in months with no Israeli airstrikes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
20 Jan. 2025
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In the Broadway musical Sunset Boulevard silent screen star Norma Desmond returns to the Paramount lot after twenty years living under the radar in her crumbling mansion.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Feedback gets brushed aside, dissenting voices go quiet and innovation dies.—
Mark Kane,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Try to snag a room on the third floor for ultimate peace and quiet.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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In this case, the Mechanical Watch Box goes for restrained elegance.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2025
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But four years later, after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 had driven the president's approval rating to record highs and fueled a win in the popular vote as well as the Electoral College, the atmosphere was more restrained.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Above that are two volume buttons, and the traditional mute switch is above.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Most are mute of tone, ghostly and compelled by nothing but seeking sustenance.—
William Earl,
Variety,
2 Jan. 2025
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Clarke’s costume in act one, scene two, where Tatiana dreams of Onegin, is his most understated and could easily be plucked out of a Saint Laurent collection with its sheer, striped blouse paired with a velvet waistcoat.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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Paired with a classic black knit top and understated loafers, this outfit strikes a balance between professional and comfortable—ideal for Clare’s dynamic workday.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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In helicopter video taken by Air Maui Helicopter Tours in Lahaina and posted online the people aboard are largely speechless.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
10 Aug. 2023
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Because his work, as is often the case, leaves us almost speechless.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2023
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This tolling can be difficult to obtain, as there is disagreement in the psychological community about the validity of repressed memories, Arnold said.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Watch on Deadline Through deliciously playful provocations, Babygirl delves into the tender, wickedly funny and unexpectedly romantic consequences of repressed desires, charting the unconventional paths individuals take to find liberation.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Muted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muted. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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