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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
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Around this time of year, every night, a quiet exodus is occurring.
—Hannah Chinn, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
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
John McHugh, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Moments of early-morning quiet in a deer stand are some of my favorites to recall.
—George Warthen, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
While the talk leading up to the NLDS was about the Dodgers' questionable bullpen, it's been the Phillies' relievers who have been unable to quiet the Dodgers' bats.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Built along the quiet curve of Mahé’s southern coast, Mango House felt more like a secret than a resort.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Around this time of year, every night, a quiet exodus is occurring.
—Hannah Chinn, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
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
In the quiet of the postpartum unit, some staff shared that they had been born here; others told stories of celebrating the births of friends and family members.
—John McHugh, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Moments of early-morning quiet in a deer stand are some of my favorites to recall.
—George Warthen, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Verb
Highly rated and selling fast on Amazon, these Beats headphones deliver quality audio, with a noise-canceling setting that helps quiet your surroundings.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
While the talk leading up to the NLDS was about the Dodgers' questionable bullpen, it's been the Phillies' relievers who have been unable to quiet the Dodgers' bats.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiet
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Fall boating can mean peaceful days on Arkansas' large reservoirs while many hunters begin to hit the woods instead of the water.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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But the enormous turnout for the largely peaceful demonstrations appeared to stiffen their resolve.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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That conversational access to the fine print not only saves keystrokes, but also reduces miscommunication, which is often the silent culprit behind change-order disputes and blown budgets.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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And the whole class is just silent.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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Max Studio London Godet Pleated Maxi Skirt Florals may be most commonly associated with the spring and summer, but opting for a darker, more muted shade allows the pattern to transition into the fall.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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But the colorful Diwali celebrations held annually in Indian-American communities throughout the United States are more muted this year compared to the past.—
Angela Chitkara,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The tranquil, upscale neighborhood of Pacific Palisades was devastated by the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County in January, destroying thousands of structures—including the home of celebrities such as Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton, and Billy Crystal.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Out-of-towners were enjoying the warm weather and music on an outdoor deck at the American Fish Company in Southport, a small and tranquil city near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, when gunshots rang out.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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The killer targeted and gunned down couples parked in secluded spots on the city’s outskirts, and in several cases, the bodies of female victims were discovered to be mutilated.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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There are several exciting ways to explore its most secluded corners.—
Gwen Nicol,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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Their gentle warm-up then transitions into a dynamic aerial exercise, where both robots lift their legs into the air and perform a twist.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Union also shared a video, shot by Wade, where her father reacts to gentle teasing from his son-in-law.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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This is the painstaking process of counting and measuring every stud, sheet of drywall, window, and baseboard from 2D plans, quietly devouring time and budgets.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Mexican government, for its part, was being quietly coöperative at the border, and the country’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, was managing to balance public opposition to Trump with greater flexibility in private.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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After a near-fatal experience, Kaif began seeing both stories and silences differently.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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In Colombia, an 18-year-old visits her estranged mother — a former guerrilla turned bride-to-be — hoping to find a revolutionary heroine but instead encounters silence, regret and love unspoken.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Quiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiet. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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