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 Princess of Wales joined other royals at the Royal Albert Hall for the annual program of readings, musical tributes and a formal moment of silence for British and Commonwealth service members.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2025
There will be patriotic tributes and a moment of silence.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
The program will include brief remarks, a moment of silence and a closing.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
The district still puts on a Christmas program and observes a moment of silence to start the day, and the school board prays before meetings.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2025
There will be patriotic tributes and a moment of silence.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
The program will include brief remarks, a moment of silence and a closing.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
The district still puts on a Christmas program and observes a moment of silence to start the day, and the school board prays before meetings.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 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 10 Nov. 2025.
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