Examples of quietude in a Sentence
after his tantrum, the toddler lapsed into an exhausted quietude and fell asleep
the quietude of the early morning was broken only by the occasional chirping of birds
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Still, its close proximity to one of the most populous cities in the nation has spurred a five-year boom, drawing new residents (including celebrities such as Friday Night Lights star Kyle Chandler) and weekend visitors with its distinct wildness and quietude compared to the nearby metropolis.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
In return, the actor advised Norris that on-screen, quietude equals power.
—Chris Klimek, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
In Canada, as elsewhere, the climate movement, after years of raucous visibility, has largely fallen into a state of uneasy quietude.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Her personal preference leans slightly richer, in the direction of Sherwin-Williams’ Dried Thyme, a shade with enough depth to make a statement without sacrificing quietude.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
In return, the actor advised Norris that on-screen, quietude equals power.
—Chris Klimek, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
In Canada, as elsewhere, the climate movement, after years of raucous visibility, has largely fallen into a state of uneasy quietude.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Her personal preference leans slightly richer, in the direction of Sherwin-Williams’ Dried Thyme, a shade with enough depth to make a statement without sacrificing quietude.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Quietude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quietude. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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quietude
noun
qui·etude
ˈkwī-ə-ˌt(y)üd 
: the state of being quiet : tranquillity
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