1
as in quietly
without motion
the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the town's streets are usually still and peopleless in the early morning hours
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the air was ominously still as dark clouds gathered in the distance
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
in the still of the forest he could relax and forget his worries
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a loud noise shattered the still of the night
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of still
Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The robbery is still being investigated by Beverly Police with assistance from the State Police.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Even in his stillest moments, Reilly hums with the restlessness of a jazz explorer.
—Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The artist also sold merch that included stills from the footage of the incident, as well as posting photos and video from the raid across his various social media accounts.
—Vanity Fair, 21 Mar. 2026
Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
After two years, the brutal war that started with Hamas' seizure of hostages and led to Israel's bombardment of Gaza was stilled.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for still
Adverb
Six months after the RISE event in Virginia, most of the participants were still in touch, texting frequently in a group chat.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The robbery is still being investigated by Beverly Police with assistance from the State Police.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Capturing a stunning still pic of your plate.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Even in his stillest moments, Reilly hums with the restlessness of a jazz explorer.
—Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
In some of the stills, Hauser and Reilly are seen riding horses and dancing.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The artist also sold merch that included stills from the footage of the incident, as well as posting photos and video from the raid across his various social media accounts.
—Vanity Fair, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Wilkos became the host of his own talk show, The Steve Wilkos Show, which is stilling running, in 2007.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
After two years, the brutal war that started with Hamas' seizure of hostages and led to Israel's bombardment of Gaza was stilled.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for still
Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
-
The wife quietly told her husband to hide his kippah under his hat.—
Arielle Kaden,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
-
In many Black families, caregiving happens quietly.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
Jones still has a higher base salary than the San Jose city manager, however, who makes $429,960, according to data from the nonprofit Transparent California.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
-
An even bigger problem, however, is that the movie’s moral ambiguity has been replaced by Folgers Crystals.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Aside from some quiet complaints about the NCAA’s COVID-19 protocols for people sitting around the court, no one offered anything other than positive reviews.—
Mac Engel
March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Despite her difficult start, Kaiko has since been recovering in her new home, with the viral video capturing a quiet but significant milestone—her first night sleeping indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
-
That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
That silence was also instructive, some prominent American Jews said.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
-
By taking a beat to sit in silence with closed eyes, people are giving themselves a moment to notice the world, rather than shut it out.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Asking the engineers to stop designing a firing squad chamber for the state of Idaho to execute death-row prisoners.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
-
The Yankees went a perfect 5-for-5 with ABS challenges in Monday’s 2-1 walk-off loss to the Mariners, but that didn’t stop Boone and company from barking at home plate umpire Mike Estabrook.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The breeze should calm some on Saturday, when overcast skies and an unseasonable chill is expected.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
-
Skies are expected to clear, and winds are expected to calm down overnight Friday, which will allow temperatures to drop to or below freezing early Saturday morning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
