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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From April 29 to May 1, each Champions League semifinal match – youth, women’s and men’s alike – was preceded by a moment of silence.
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Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
Remember, not every moment of silence is a storm waiting to happen.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Hollywood Remembers the Rare Talent of Val Kilmer Tom Cruise led a moment of silence to honor his friend at CinemaCon.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
Before the Yankees' game against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Yankees honored Miller with a moment of silence.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
Remember, not every moment of silence is a storm waiting to happen.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Hollywood Remembers the Rare Talent of Val Kilmer Tom Cruise led a moment of silence to honor his friend at CinemaCon.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
Before the Yankees' game against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Yankees honored Miller with a moment of silence.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 29 Mar. 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 21 May. 2025.
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