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as in quietly
without motion the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor

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as in however
in spite of that their star player was injured in yesterday's game; still, it looks like he will be able to play today

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adjective

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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives

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noun

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verb

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Recent Examples of still
Adverb
The National Center for Education Statistics has tracked a recent drop in U.S. children’s reading abilities, yet that mostly coincides with the pandemic, and scores are still as good as or better than when the center started measuring, in 1971. Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025 The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.06% — tech stocks like Palantir, Advanced Micro Devices and Micro Strategy had a rough day — but that’s still close to the flatline and not a precipitous drop. Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The dial is rendered in grand feu enamel in a way that creates an optical illusion as the watch moves – the idea is to create the effect of a raindrop falling on the still surface of a pond, with ripples radiating out from the seconds sub-dial. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024 Through the subwoofer, the warm, rich strains of the cello vibrated in the still air of my living room. Adrienne So, WIRED, 1 Apr. 2020
Noun
In stills from the live stream, The Equalizer star could be seen sitting on the pulpit in a gray T-shirt and black sweatpants, watching up as his wife spoke. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 Movies like Black Swan have had their essence live on via film stills and memes associating various goods with an aesthetic. Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
From the get-go, the ever-changing topography of New Zealand's South Island quickly stilled any fears of boredom or claustrophobia. Brad Japhe, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024 The Oregon Soar, an ultimate frisbee team, will play in the Western Ultimate League starting next year, but owners are stilling nailing down a practice field and stadium. Axios Portland, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for still 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
  • The future, however, quickly has gotten murkier than anyone imagined.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
  • When the summer months hit, however, the former couple spent the months on two separate coasts.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • After going quiet briefly as emergency responders grappled to contain the multiple fires that destroyed entire neighborhoods and killed at least 27 people, De Laurentiis broke her silence.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Feedback gets brushed aside, dissenting voices go quiet and innovation dies.
    Mark Kane, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Look to shades of green like sage, moss, and juniper for a tranquil connection with nature.
    Cyndy Aldred, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
  • But instead of a tranquil stroll in the Pennines of West Yorkshire, Ivy had other ideas and began singing Hey Jude by The Beatles—although her version sounded a little different to the warm and soothing vocals of Paul McCartney.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • As 11-year-old Mason, Daniels embraces the film’s aesthetic, too, one that holds silences and honors stillness.
    Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The Skymaster was largely forgotten, at least in the official and public domain, creating a chasm of silence for the victims’ families.
    Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Identity fraud attacks rose by 73% between 2021 and 2023, and nothing seems to stop them.
    Rob Heidenreich, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Union sources said the international had been planning a disciplinary hearing for Davis which could have removed him from office, but his resignation has stopped those proceedings.
    Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • It is known for its benefits, including improving physical health, calming the mind, reducing stress, and increasing joint flexibility and range of motion.
    Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Imagine an organization that offers calming yoga classes but tolerates a toxic manager who creates a hostile environment.
    Dr. Marita Kinney, BCC, Msc.D, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Back then, Mason was the kind of person who got excited about camera placement on a mountain to capture just the right shot as a downhill ski racer shushed past.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Other players use this tactic too, including Djokovic’s friend Nick Kyrgios (on many occasions), Sebastian Korda at this year’s Italian Open in Rome, and Taylor Fritz, who shushed an entire stadium after beating Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech at Roland Garros in 2023.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 13 July 2024
Adverb
  • In excerpts from his opening remarks, Rubio will lay aim at China—which outgoing President Joe Biden has also called a competitor but nevertheless sought to engage.
    Beth Greenfield, Fortune Asia, 15 Jan. 2025
  • My goal here is simply to explain how, in the absence of the GPO, public sector employees who did not participate in Social Security can nevertheless receive substantial benefit windfalls from the program.
    Andrew Biggs, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

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