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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
preferred the relaxing quietness of the mall in the early morning, before the frenzy of shopping began later in the day
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
the tense quietness of the crowd as it anxiously awaited the announcement of the winner
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Recent Examples of quietness
There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Not with the quietness of a disease already in her brain; not drugged and almost constantly sleeping.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
While Sabalenka’s emotions intensified, Rybakina maintained a determined quietness throughout.
—John Pye, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Combine that with EVs’ inherent benefits—quietness, smoothness, and low operating costs—and the case for electrification becomes irresistible.
—Alex Hewitt, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
There is also a lot to appreciate in the quietness of the season.
—Morayo Ogunbayo, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Morchhale explains that quietness should not be mistaken for passive surrender.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
His quietness has long been mistaken for a lack of passion, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
This one strikes a mid-century chord with its wide face and retro time display, with an atomic dial and silent-sweep movement to maximize quietness.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Not with the quietness of a disease already in her brain; not drugged and almost constantly sleeping.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
While Sabalenka’s emotions intensified, Rybakina maintained a determined quietness throughout.
—John Pye, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Combine that with EVs’ inherent benefits—quietness, smoothness, and low operating costs—and the case for electrification becomes irresistible.
—Alex Hewitt, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
There is also a lot to appreciate in the quietness of the season.
—Morayo Ogunbayo, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Morchhale explains that quietness should not be mistaken for passive surrender.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
His quietness has long been mistaken for a lack of passion, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
This one strikes a mid-century chord with its wide face and retro time display, with an atomic dial and silent-sweep movement to maximize quietness.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietness
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Leonard’s silence, a cornerstone of the seven-time All-Star’s personality, is part of what makes the 34-year-old Moreno Valley product a compelling figure in the NBA.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Upscale wellness resorts advertised the idea that a guest could come and experience meditation and spiritual healing without having to sleep on a floor, abstain from alcohol, or take a vow of silence.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rafael Manuel’s Filipiñana opens with a provocation coyly disguised as serenity.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Oceana was rooted in serenity and calm, the type of energy Santa Monica is known for.—
Jessika Hardy,
Refinery29,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When the crashing stopped, an eerie quiet fell over the highway.—
Nichole Manna,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since the departure of National Guardsmen from the state, there has been an uneasy quiet in Portland.—
James Ross Gardner,
New Yorker,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Quietness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quietness. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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