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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The first tree was planted in Goodall’s name after a moment of silence.
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Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Severance offered signs, memorials and a moment of silence.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Early in the evening, Lee Thomas Miller led the audience in observing a moment of silence to remember James, and to honor his enduring impact on the Nashville songwriting community.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
The Herald has learned that the Boston City Council leadership was reluctant to have a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk’s slaying.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Severance offered signs, memorials and a moment of silence.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Early in the evening, Lee Thomas Miller led the audience in observing a moment of silence to remember James, and to honor his enduring impact on the Nashville songwriting community.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
The Herald has learned that the Boston City Council leadership was reluctant to have a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk’s slaying.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moment of silence
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“Moment of silence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moment%20of%20silence. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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