as in silent
given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge
the studio has been tight-mouthed about how the show's cliff-hanger season finale will be resolved
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-mouthed
Adjective
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But being silent and withdrawn is certainly not helpful either.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025 -
Millions of Americans are ashamed of our country and our president but are either cowed or silent about stopping the eroding of our democracy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Read More: The Real Danger of the Trump-Putin Summit At the press conference, Putin talked about how close Russia was to America (shades of Sarah Palin) and claimed that Russian trade with American has increased by 20%.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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Still, don’t fully count out the Cajuns — at least to keep it close.—
Maddie Hartley
August 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sheridan House Inn Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, Sheridan House Inn offers the perfect blend of luxury and comfort.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The singer, despite being famously forthcoming in her lyrics, has been relatively quiet about her personal life, including her extremely visible relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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Gilligan then gave Seehorn the same treatment on the Saul set by offering her the chance to lead his very secretive new sci-fi endeavor for Apple TV+.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Many other aspects of their behavior, diets, and day-to-day lives remain secretive.—
Laura Baisas Aug 14,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There’s also the closemouthed, menacing technician who lives on a houseboat and raises snakes; the actress first hired for the show’s leading part who dropped out of the role before shooting began; and the unknown burglar who fled the frightened player’s house.—
Tom Nolan,
WSJ,
23 Dec. 2022
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Hutton’s gaptoothed smile replaced the closemouthed gaze and white eyeliner of Vogue models of the 1960s.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
25 Dec. 2021
Adjective
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Sydney Sweeney’s new dark crime comedy Americana is new in theaters this weekend.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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New mom, 28, long dark hair, in car speaking to camera for TikTok video.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hope alone isn’t prudent in the pursuit of a playoff spot or division title.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Stars win, no matter how prudent the finances are with the overall roster.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Tight-mouthed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-mouthed. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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