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as in peaceful
free from disturbing noise or uproar
left the din of the rock concert and went to a quiet restaurant where we could hear one another talk
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as in muted
not excessively showy
she decided that it would be best to wear a quiet business suit to the job interview
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a quiet interlude as the eye of the storm passed over us
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
a diver who loves to retreat to the quiet world beneath the surface of the sea
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as in gentle
not loud in pitch or volume
quiet music is generally more relaxing
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as in quietly
without motion
lie quiet and no one will guess you're hiding under the bed
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
sailors enjoying the quiet of a clear evening at sea
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
new parents appreciating the blessed quiet that comes when their baby finally falls asleep
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as in to cool
to become still and orderly
the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
quiet a crying toddler with candy
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Recent Examples of quiet
The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
During the past week, Starmer has reverted to quiet, serious prosecutor mode.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022
Some of the same companies staying quiet now have spoken up on human-rights issues in other parts of the world.
—Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2022
Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
A certain quiet seemed to fill the large room, and soon Sereda explained more about his father.
—Chuck Culpepper, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
Hedy Phillips, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Nudging Japan Forward: In a society used to quiet consensus-building, Tokyo has made bold changes to its defense policy.
—María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Oh, and there’s no prize, except the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
During the past week, Starmer has reverted to quiet, serious prosecutor mode.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
Adverb
The emergence of the quiet-quitting phenomenon isn't a fluke, experts say.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022
Some of the same companies staying quiet now have spoken up on human-rights issues in other parts of the world.
—Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2022
Noun
Yaeji's With a Hammer takes one idea—namely, the volcano of rage that bubbled up inside the Korean-American artist during the quiet of the pandemic—and studies it from every angle.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
A certain quiet seemed to fill the large room, and soon Sereda explained more about his father.
—Chuck Culpepper, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
Verb
The Euphoria star, 27, took to Instagram on Dec. 18 to quiet all the trolls who tried to body-shame her earlier this week.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Nudging Japan Forward: In a society used to quiet consensus-building, Tokyo has made bold changes to its defense policy.
—María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiet
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Dunn said he was disappointed that the Senate was unable to reach the two-thirds threshold needed to convict Trump after he was impeached by the House for his role in the Jan. 6 riots and his attempt to delay the peaceful transfer of power.Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
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The peaceful transfer of power is a hallmark of our democracy — especially when elections do not turn in our favor.Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Reviews of Season 2 were a bit more muted, with IndieWire’s Ben Travers writing that the return to the games this time around lacked some of the same novelty that going into this colorful and deadly world evoked the first time around.Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Dec. 2024
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This muted response suggests that retail investors have yet to display the widespread euphoria and exuberance typically seen at market cycle peaks.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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After making the roughly 30-mile journey north from Tahiti, Brando found 12 small coral islets, or motus, encircling a tranquil lagoon.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Once a favorite spot for the young composer Fryderyk Chopin, this tranquil oasis invites you to pause and relax.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Queen’s Bath: Natural rock pools carved by centuries of crashing waves create a secluded, spa-like experience.Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Phillips Rainforest Trail is better suited for beginners and leads to a secluded beach.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Not too soft without being harsh on the skin, these deliver gentle exfoliation while helping rinse away your cleanser.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Switzerland continues its renowned legacy by offering skiers majestic mountain ranges, perfect for experts but gentle slopes can be found for all levels of skiers.Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Then, his remains were taken to the state capital in Atlanta, where he was honored in a moment of silence at the Capitol before a service at the Carter Center.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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An eerie soundscape coats one’s ears throughout, rarely allowing for an instant of complete silence.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Under the hood, Razer's redesigned how the Blade 16 laptop cools itself.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
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For 2025, the Raider has a similar Mini LED screen, GPU options, RAM, ports, battery, and storage with dedicated SSD cooling as the Titan.Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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The message resonated and calmed a team that will face the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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His performance versus Pittsburgh on Thursday night won’t calm fans worried about the Oilers’ net.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Quiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiet. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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