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as in quietly
without motion
the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor
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as in however
in spite of that
their star player was injured in yesterday's game; still, it looks like he will be able to play today
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the town's streets are usually still and peopleless in the early morning hours
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the air was ominously still as dark clouds gathered in the distance
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
in the still of the forest he could relax and forget his worries
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a loud noise shattered the still of the night
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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Recent Examples of still
Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
But while many Hollywood productions have gone overseas in search of lucrative inducements, there are still plenty of creative — and non-economic — reasons a film would shoot outside the United States.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
The still, small, splash of salt water against the concrete.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
As a massive manhunt for the suspect dragged on, authorities shared videos and stills of a suspect, asking for tips from the public to help with the search.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Anupreeta Das, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Gone were the swimmers and speedboats, and the blaring din of the casino juke box was stilled.
—Ted Janes, Outdoor Life, 29 May 2025
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Adverb
But Ischia—which once attracted Hollywood royalty including Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, on a break from filming Cleopatra, and still lures the likes of Robert DeNiro—isn’t really for the attention-seekers.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
But while many Hollywood productions have gone overseas in search of lucrative inducements, there are still plenty of creative — and non-economic — reasons a film would shoot outside the United States.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The original distillery, and its still, were built in the 1800s.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
The still, small, splash of salt water against the concrete.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Tesla was denied permission to use stills from Blade Runner 2049 for the event just hours before the presentations was set to begin.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
As a massive manhunt for the suspect dragged on, authorities shared videos and stills of a suspect, asking for tips from the public to help with the search.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
May 31, 2025 The drones and missiles have been stilled after India and Pakistan’s brief but intense military battle this month.
—Anupreeta Das, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Gone were the swimmers and speedboats, and the blaring din of the casino juke box was stilled.
—Ted Janes, Outdoor Life, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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Efron, the younger brother of actor Zac Efron, has been quietly dating King since high school.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tensions arise when a struggling, idealistic poet meets his girlfriend’s family at their idyllic, hillside countryside home in Hong Sang-soo’s latest feature — a quietly profound meditation on the complexities of filial love and familial strife.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Fewer than three hours later, however, most of that throng trickled out of the stadium in disappointment after watching the Mustangs break a scoreless game at halftime en route to a 21-0 victory.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Score did, however, share a tidbit about how the book came together.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Britani, who has been all too quiet this whole time, sees an opening to make it about her, and thank god for that.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tom Willander Willander had a quiet showing at prospect camp and training camp, then debuted with two sensational preseason performances against the Seattle Kraken and the Calgary Flames.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Manta Resort boasts private beach access and a restaurant overlooking the water's edge, while the Limni resort, with just 11 rooms and a tranquil central pool, offers a more personalized experience.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The serenity of this secluded Côte d’Azur retreat provides a tranquil foil for The White Lotus’ explosive drama.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just like her music, every note earns its place, and the silence between them is just as intentional.—
Hali Bey Ramdene,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
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Marcel Marceau became a global sensation with his signature character Bip the Clown, his expressive silence and artistic mastery transforming mime into a respected art form.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The traffic itself generally keeps moving rather than fully stopping.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Fighting on the island had stopped, so the soldiers in the picture were not under fire, and the action of raising the flag (there is a movie of it) took all of a few seconds.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Today, her clients learn not only to calm their stress but to channel their nervous system’s vigilance into authenticity, resilience, and trust.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Cuddling pets also promotes the release of calming hormones like oxytocin.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Booing begins, and then shushing, and then booing again.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jena asked, for which she was shushed), that was spotted and strong enough to kill a man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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