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 ceremony included a moment of silence at 8:15 a.m. and the release of white doves.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
Pastor Jason McCutchen from Freedom Life Church in Cedar Park led a moment of silence.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The New York Yankees held a moment of silence in honor of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam before the first pitch of Tuesday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
The Pirates informed the crowd of his death just before the start of their game against the New York Mets and held a moment of silence.
—John Perrotto, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
Pastor Jason McCutchen from Freedom Life Church in Cedar Park led a moment of silence.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The New York Yankees held a moment of silence in honor of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam before the first pitch of Tuesday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
The Pirates informed the crowd of his death just before the start of their game against the New York Mets and held a moment of silence.
—John Perrotto, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 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 Aug. 2025.
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