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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
entered the hushed interior of the Gothic church
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2
as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the hushed lake was smooth as glass the morning after the storm
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
a hushed sickroom
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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
hushed negotiations between the two countries
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as in cooled
to become still and orderly
the whole room hushed when the queen made her entrance
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as in quieted (down)
to stop talking
the principal asked the children to hush and pay attention during the ceremony
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
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The saw-whets, perhaps intimidated by the larger owl, had gone quiet.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025 -
As economic uncertainties mount and corporate stability feels increasingly tenuous, a quiet revolution is taking place among millennials and Gen Z: the rise of DIY businesses.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Click here to see all the photos of the tranquil New York getaway.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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The saga of this allegedly civilized periodical seemed about as tranquil as a Viking smithy.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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But in a possible attempt to discredit Pryor, her name and some details of her confidential complaint, available only to the mayor, commissioners and senior city employees, have been circulated publicly.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The organizations kept talking, though, and agreed to settle for a confidential sum, averting a jury trial.—
Kevin Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Looking forward A number of sectors cooled, while others heated up.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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But the anger that fueled once-unthinkable scenes of vandalism has cooled.—
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The story will chronicle the events of May 15, 1970, when Mississippi police opened fire outside dormitories at Jackson State College (now Jackson State University), killing two unarmed students and injuring 12 others, during a peaceful protest against racial injustice.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Bajwa was more inclined to look for a peaceful resolution with India over Kashmir and other issues.—
Ayesha Jalal,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The bedrooms offer a serene retreat with plush bedding and ample storage, while the bathrooms feature sleek fixtures and finishes.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
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World of Hyatt’s new Mazatlán resort has a dreamy destination spa, an almost endless beach, and serene rooms made for decompressing complete with real-life wave sounds.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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So no, the church bells aren’t going silent anytime soon.—
Margaux Blanchard,
Wired News,
7 May 2025
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This powerful documentary gives voice to their silent cries.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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And when the owner of the second-largest private company in the United States speaks, there’s an oracle-like aura that demands parsing.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Each silo features modern amenities like plush beds, kitchenettes, private patios, and climate control, all while keeping a rustic, back-to-the-land feel that fits the Montana landscape.—
Joni Sweet,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Hushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushed. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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