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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 silent
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 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 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
Liz Goodwin The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
Vingegaard in complete command of the maglia rosa For the first half of this Giro, the impression created by Jonas Vingegaard was one of quiet competence.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Kathryn Dill and Angela Yang, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022
The emergence of the quiet-quitting phenomenon isn't a fluke, experts say.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022
Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
When the crashing stopped, an eerie quiet fell over the highway.
—Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
If a few voices drive the conversation, removing them could quiet the noise.
—Yu-Ru Lin, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
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Adjective
But the disheveled populist quickly qualified his statement, as the crowd grew quiet again.
—Liz Goodwin The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
Vingegaard in complete command of the maglia rosa For the first half of this Giro, the impression created by Jonas Vingegaard was one of quiet competence.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Adverb
Cue the quiet-quitting backlash: The concept has sparked a flood of vehement commentary from business leaders, career coaches and other professionals lamenting what the shift away from hustle culture means for Americans’ commitment to their jobs, while some young professionals are praising it.
—Kathryn Dill and Angela Yang, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022
The emergence of the quiet-quitting phenomenon isn't a fluke, experts say.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022
Noun
The books were gone, and the studious quiet that once filled the space had turned into a heavy silence.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
When the crashing stopped, an eerie quiet fell over the highway.
—Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
The employees will either be able to reach out to the culprit to quiet things down, or could transfer you to another room if the commotion doesn’t quit.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
If a few voices drive the conversation, removing them could quiet the noise.
—Yu-Ru Lin, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiet
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That rally ended in sudden disruption that experts later said involved the use of a sonic weapon against peaceful demonstrators.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Iran has always insisted its program is peaceful.—
Samy Magdy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Candidates who challenge the powerful can draw strong but silent support, because there is open fear of reprisals from city officials against those who back any challenger to the people in charge.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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First, there’s Green Chartreuse, a beguiling and almost hallucinogenically intense combination of 132 secret ingredients, which have been infused and distilled into high-proof alcohol by silent French monks since at least 1764, and probably quite a bit longer than that.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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Other makeup elements, provided by artist Alex Babsky, included bold brows and lined eyes with a muted rosy lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Being in place at moonrise is important because seeing a muted orange moon rising over a landscape is a far more special sight than a big, bright orb high up in a black sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Lucy is very isolated in this superficially tranquil domestic setting, separated from friends, far from her mother, dependent on Philip, and not even entirely fluent in German.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The Orangery, one of nearly a dozen gardens, provides an exotic and tranquil refuge to recovery from the adrenaline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet thanks to the property's mature landscaping and beachfront footprint, the hotel feels more secluded than most of its neighbors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Gifford's home is in Riverside's prestigious Indian Head Association and on a secluded road.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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This use of the collective is different from The Daughter Industry in that the demand on it is less gentle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Instead, Pagano and Dozier suggest having gentle, boundary-setting conversations that might encourage a loved one to address their hoarding habits.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Build for invisible utility, where the agent quietly reorders the product.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Ree by The Pioneer Woman is quietly marked down for Memorial Day weekend, with petite-friendly pants, summer sweaters, and cotton tanks on sale for up to 47 percent off.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Quiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiet. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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