moment of silence
noun phrase
: a short period of silent thought or prayer
The crowd observed a moment of silence for those who died in the tragedy.
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There was a video tribute to the family and a moment of silence in honor of Pierce, 38, and her children Hudson, Cayden and Avery before the national anthems were played.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Terrance Gore’s son throws a strike After a moment of silence for Gore, his widow, Britney, took the field before first pitch with her three kids.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
People held up banners with each of their names, and a moment of silence was held.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
Earlier this month, FIU President Jeanette Nuñez and a few dozen others observed a moment of silence in honor of those who died.
—Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Terrance Gore’s son throws a strike After a moment of silence for Gore, his widow, Britney, took the field before first pitch with her three kids.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
People held up banners with each of their names, and a moment of silence was held.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
Earlier this month, FIU President Jeanette Nuñez and a few dozen others observed a moment of silence in honor of those who died.
—Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Moment of silence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moment%20of%20silence. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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