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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This may involve deep breathing, a moment of silence or stepping away briefly.
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Andriana Eliadis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The Cubs honored the late Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker with a moment of silence before the game, and fans of both teams gave him a standing ovation.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Another moment of silence as Jamie pulls an olive from its toothpick skewer.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 12 June 2025
In 2000, Congress passed the National Moment of Remembrance Act, which encourages the nation to observe a moment of silence at 3 p.m. local time to honor and remember those killed in the line of duty.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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Andriana Eliadis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The Cubs honored the late Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker with a moment of silence before the game, and fans of both teams gave him a standing ovation.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Another moment of silence as Jamie pulls an olive from its toothpick skewer.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 12 June 2025
In 2000, Congress passed the National Moment of Remembrance Act, which encourages the nation to observe a moment of silence at 3 p.m. local time to honor and remember those killed in the line of duty.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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