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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 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 quieted
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 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
Kayti Burt, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Located on Florida’s Panhandle southeast of Panama City, Mexico Beach is an under-the-radar community with about 1,000 people and a quiet, Old Florida vibe.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022
Some of the same companies staying quiet now have spoken up on human-rights issues in other parts of the world.
—Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2022
New York Times, 8 June 2024
Returning to the island at the end of a busy day and experiencing a rare quiet that’s almost impossible to to find in New York—even for someone who’s lived there for over a decade.
—Laura Parker, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
Replay review upheld both calls, but that hasn’t quieted skeptics, who believe the Chiefs receive favorable treatment from game officials.
—Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The scene is a quiet one, and does not lead to any grand romantic declarations.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Located on Florida’s Panhandle southeast of Panama City, Mexico Beach is an under-the-radar community with about 1,000 people and a quiet, Old Florida vibe.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Adverb
The emergence of the quiet-quitting phenomenon isn't a fluke, experts say.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022
Some of the same companies staying quiet now have spoken up on human-rights issues in other parts of the world.
—Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2022
Noun
Katie Ledecky’s Gold Medal Mind-Set Bidens Border Crackdown Could Disproportionately Affect Families
Israeli news outlets break the quiet of the Sabbath to cover the release of four hostages.
—New York Times, 8 June 2024
Returning to the island at the end of a busy day and experiencing a rare quiet that’s almost impossible to to find in New York—even for someone who’s lived there for over a decade.
—Laura Parker, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
If the thought was that the second week of Jimmy Butler's seven-game team suspension would quiet the outside noise regarding the Miami Heat forward, that hardly appears to be the case.
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—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
Replay review upheld both calls, but that hasn’t quieted skeptics, who believe the Chiefs receive favorable treatment from game officials.
—Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiet
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Twenty-six percent favor it, with 23% supporting a peaceful acquisition and 3% supporting the potential use of force.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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The film centers around a family of mice who are busy with holiday preparations in their cozy countryside home — until a human city family arrives, looking for a peaceful escape from their daily life.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Available in both a cheerful yellow daffodil and a muted pastel lavender, this handbag can add a vibrant statement to your outfit or a subtle pop of color.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lenna Denim Sand Area Rug Vintage lovers should consider this smaller rug, with a retro-looking framed pattern featuring muted tans, deep blues, and burgundy accents.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Their outwardly tranquil and faithful domestic life exploded that winter.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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With items like party wings tossed in a Georgia peach and habanero sauce and juicy roasted hen with collard greens paired with timely tipples such as The First Snow (spiced rum, hazelnut liqueur, double spiced chai tea, cinnamon and heavy cream), travel day is downright tranquil.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Spend the day exploring secluded sand dunes, collecting seashells or climbing to the top of Old Baldy, the state’s oldest lighthouse, for breathtaking views of the Atlantic.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2025
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While its housing market is competitive, with only a couple dozen homes currently available, all of them priced over one million dollars, the family-friendly community’s most expensive home on the market is a secluded estate spread across more than 10 acres and asking for $25 million.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2025
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Druid Ridge Cemetery is known for its parklike setting that includes a duck pond, woods and gentle hills.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, this one is gentle and nourishing on the delicate skin and maintains skin elasticity and barrier protection.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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James finally broke the silence about the rumors that the Lakers trade for Luka Doncic could extend his career.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The fallout After days of silence, the resignations came swiftly beginning Thursday.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Tampa Bay housing market in Florida, which has exploded over the past few years, is finally starting to cool down, according to recent data showing that sellers in the region are increasingly accepting offers below the asking price in order to off-load their properties.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show is making Buick cool again.—
Joe Guillen,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sentiment appeared to calm after January’s producer price index, as well as the consumer price index report released earlier this week, suggested a softer reading for the personal consumption expenditures price index.—
Pia Singh,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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Asked on This Week with George Stephanopoulos about John Fetterman’s advice that Democrats calm down a little rather than elevate every Trump controversy to a matter of existential urgency, the Connecticut senator replied with a flurry of apocalyptic rhetoric about Elon Musk and all his works.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Quiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiet. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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