as in silent
tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination)
the cabinet official is usually tight-lipped about her private life
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Recent Examples of tight-lipped
But Burlakov stayed tight-lipped about the interior, banning any photos.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
The Russos have remained tight-lipped about the plots of both Doomsday and Secret Wars.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
The investigation, which authorities have been tight-lipped about, will likely include an assessment of her mental health, interviews with witnesses and an autopsy of the infant, per Bitton and Lesot.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The elderly residents are tight-lipped, offering nothing to firefighters and paramedics.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
The Russos have remained tight-lipped about the plots of both Doomsday and Secret Wars.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
The investigation, which authorities have been tight-lipped about, will likely include an assessment of her mental health, interviews with witnesses and an autopsy of the infant, per Bitton and Lesot.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The elderly residents are tight-lipped, offering nothing to firefighters and paramedics.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-lipped
Adjective
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Musk was silent on his X platform in the wake of Crawford’s victory, reposting a message about Vietnam and tariffs but nothing on the Supreme Court contest.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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While the Kardashians have remained publicly silent in response to his latest outburst, Ye’s ongoing battle with his former in-laws continues to play out in the public eye.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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My temperament is to be a little bit more reserved and private than hers.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Mar. 2025
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Cartagena, Spain, won third prize for its assistance to people with disabilities bathing at popular beaches, and for reserved accessible seats at public events.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
The Christian Science Monitor,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Clean lines, streamlined silhouettes, and restrained details result in impactful simplicity, which is exactly what a minimalist bride aspires for.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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Frank and vulnerable, her restrained vocal performance is the perfect pairing for Sundae Beats’ lush, ethereal soundscape.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ratajkowski has been fighting the stereotype of the dumb model from the beginning of her career.—
Daniel Jackson,
Allure,
18 July 2017
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Ninety nine percent of all NFL players are explicitly not dumb.—
Andy Benoit,
The MMQB,
10 July 2017
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“Tight-lipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-lipped. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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