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
Senate Democrats remained tight-lipped after huddling behind closed doors ahead of the fast-approaching government funding deadline.
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John Parkinson, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Schumer had been tight-lipped about the position his caucus will take after Senate Democrats spent a couple of hours sparring over strategy Tuesday before the House voted to pass the measure.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
Following this opening at the end of the month, expansion is on the horizon, though Leary is tight-lipped about where exactly is next.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
But even as the talk-show host asked what fans can expect from the global trek, the Idol star remained tight-lipped.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
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John Parkinson, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Schumer had been tight-lipped about the position his caucus will take after Senate Democrats spent a couple of hours sparring over strategy Tuesday before the House voted to pass the measure.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
Following this opening at the end of the month, expansion is on the horizon, though Leary is tight-lipped about where exactly is next.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
But even as the talk-show host asked what fans can expect from the global trek, the Idol star remained tight-lipped.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-lipped
Adjective
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After several minutes the second officer came and, again, Pike kept silent.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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The event will also include silent and live auctions, delicious food and drink, and joyous community, according to a news release.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As a gesture of its deep appreciation, any active duty, retired, or reserved members can enjoy an exclusive 10% military discount off their orders.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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The stadium pass gives you the same access to the campus and outer courts for either the morning or evening session, and then a reserved stadium seat for two to three matches.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The statement, written by lawmakers who are typically more restrained in their comments given their sensitive roles on security issues, contained some of the party’s most pointed criticism yet of Mr. Trump and Mr. Musk just hours before the president was to address a joint session of Congress.—
Carl Hulse,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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His restrained direction keeps the brothers in check and underpowered.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
5 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 24 Mar. 2025.
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