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 will be a moment of silence at a football game Friday evening to honor him, according to the Neshaminy School District.
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Mason Leath, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
The game began with a moment of silence for legendary Argentine coach Miguel Russo, who died on Wednesday after a long illness.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
The first tree was planted in Goodall’s name after a moment of silence.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Severance offered signs, memorials and a moment of silence.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
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Mason Leath, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
The game began with a moment of silence for legendary Argentine coach Miguel Russo, who died on Wednesday after a long illness.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
The first tree was planted in Goodall’s name after a moment of silence.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Severance offered signs, memorials and a moment of silence.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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