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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
dozing in the warm stillness of a summer afternoon
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as in silence
incapacity for or restraint from speaking
from the couple's tense stillness I sensed that they had been quarreling just before I arrived
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as in quietness
the near or complete absence of sound
the only thing that broke the stillness of the garden was the droning of a bee
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Recent Examples of stillness
Hårtwood is designed as a year-round stay; Green says snowfall, spring fog, summer storms, and late-fall stillness are all part of the experience.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
The remote island — some 30 miles southwest of Santa Barbara — is typically quiet, yet the stillness feels almost heavy this sunny afternoon.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
For someone who has to make decisions on the move in fractions of a second, there is something freeing about the stillness of this endeavor.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of sweet stillness.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
The track, which is the resonant chime of the Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok, blends with the room's spatial stillness and imagery, setting the experience in motion.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
That internal stillness became central to Christopher’s interpretation of the character — a man trapped beneath extraordinary public pressure while struggling to hear his own voice through the noise surrounding him.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
That stillness comes from somewhere.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 May 2026
About a minute in, after the song has settled into a period of soft stillness, a falling line of glowing triangle-wave notes seems to appear out of nowhere.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
The remote island — some 30 miles southwest of Santa Barbara — is typically quiet, yet the stillness feels almost heavy this sunny afternoon.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
For someone who has to make decisions on the move in fractions of a second, there is something freeing about the stillness of this endeavor.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of sweet stillness.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
The track, which is the resonant chime of the Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok, blends with the room's spatial stillness and imagery, setting the experience in motion.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
That internal stillness became central to Christopher’s interpretation of the character — a man trapped beneath extraordinary public pressure while struggling to hear his own voice through the noise surrounding him.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
That stillness comes from somewhere.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 May 2026
About a minute in, after the song has settled into a period of soft stillness, a falling line of glowing triangle-wave notes seems to appear out of nowhere.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stillness
Noun
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Michaels adamantly submits that the answer is not submission in silence but a strong determination to fight for a party that once stood for America’s vision of liberty and justice for all, regardless of race or religion.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Although additional human research is needed, these findings suggest silence may actively support long-term brain health.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
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To come up with its study, the company looked at different factors that equate to quietness, including monthly search volume, visitor ratings, average summer temperatures, access to nearby restaurants and bars, and availability of accommodations.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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The last rays of the setting sun lit the distant Saw Tooth Mountains away to the west, while a quietness settled like a huge soft blanket spread over the wilderness.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Noun
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But there’s a particular beauty and serenity along this two to three-hour tubing run down the Winooski River from Burlington to Richmond in the Green Mountain State that will take your breath away as much as the refreshing waters do.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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When Senegal pulled one back in the 95th minute, disturbing the serenity of the closing stages, Mbappe gestured for calm.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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On Saturday afternoon, as tournament leaders played in the quiet of a clearing course and a low-slung sun, train whistles from the Long Island Railroad echoed clear across the land, offering reminders for the few who remained that their ride was leaving.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
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Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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“Stillness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stillness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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