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Recent Examples of nonspeaking
Finally, a shout-out to actor Ryan Cooper, who plays the dead man, for the most part a nonspeaking role.
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Gary Thompson, Philly.com, 15 June 2017
Gary Thompson, Philly.com, 15 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspeaking
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For me, at least, the best part of the sketch is all of the wordless expressions taking in the absurdity of everything.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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End of an era: Blue Man Group, the wordless theatrical troupe of drumbeating, paint-splattering, baldheaded blue performers, will end its New York run after more than three decades and 17,000 performances.James Barron, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Three top concerns include elections and political turmoil that threaten progress, companies retreating or staying silent on DEI and ESG goals, and the rise of sustainability reporting that’s (temporarily) taking up companies’ time.Andrew Winston, Harvard Business Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Those people did not tell the detectives, choosing instead to stay silent.Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Each ticket includes a reserved table with limited availability for various group sizes.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tickets for reserved seating will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at Summerfest.com, Ticketmaster.com and the Summerfest box office at 200 N. Harbor Drive.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Until now, Aaron has been mum about the reality TV show.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Orioles are mum on their secret sauce – there are plenty of theories – though some of their guiding principles aren’t necessarily groundbreaking.Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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High in the Italian Alps, the wise but taciturn eldest daughters of a provincial matriarch, perpetually pregnant, vie for the attentions of Pietro (De Domenico), who hails from Sicily and has been deserted by the war.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
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Entourage: Quirky characters played by Penélope Cruz, Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange rattle off most of the dialogue opposite taciturn Jack/Bob.Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some supporters felt their club had become too corporate, too cold and too uncommunicative.Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Often, a less qualified candidate who displays high energy and eagerness can outshine a more qualified individual who appears disinterested and uncommunicative.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Copied Share Russia's economic situation 'stable' despite high inflation, Putin says NBC News When asked how Russia's economy remains afloat, Putin gives a characteristically laconic response.NBC News, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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But Snoop Dogg the MC, the laconic voice who defined West Coast gangsta rap in the ’90s, never left us.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Fede Valverde’s goal highlights the quiet work at Valdebebas Madrid took Sevilla apart with two powerful shots, first from Mbappe and then by Fede Valverde.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then there’s the guy in the quiet car on the 10:33 A.M.Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Nonspeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspeaking. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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