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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
the muted cry of a frightened witness to a murder
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as in subdued
not excessively showy
painted with muted colors
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as in silent
deliberately refraining from speech
she was unexpectedly muted in the presence of her literary idol
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as in muffled
to deaden the sound of
closing the windows muted the traffic noise so we could get to sleep
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Recent Examples of muted
Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
In 2017, General Mills reintroduced its Trix cereal with vibrant synthetic colors after customers revolted against a more muted version with natural dyes.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 27 July 2025
Federico Rios, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Democrats have expressed outrage; most Republicans range from muted, to thrilled.
—Robert Costa, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
This muted hue blends the fan-favorite shade of dusty cornflower blue with ever-popular sage green.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
In 2017, General Mills reintroduced its Trix cereal with vibrant synthetic colors after customers revolted against a more muted version with natural dyes.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 27 July 2025
Verb
The thick glass muted their voices.
—Federico Rios, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Democrats have expressed outrage; most Republicans range from muted, to thrilled.
—Robert Costa, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muted
Adjective
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The bank also published a subdued note from chief economist Jan Hatzius that forecast U.S. GDP growth would be only 1% in the second half of the year.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Over the past three months, Trump has been engaged in multiple rounds of saber-rattling and often intense negotiations with U.S. trading partners that have jangled nerves but nonetheless coincided with a subdued but solid pace of economic growth.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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But being silent and withdrawn is certainly not helpful either.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Millions of Americans are ashamed of our country and our president but are either cowed or silent about stopping the eroding of our democracy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Aston Villa have had a quiet summer, which has led to varying opinions on their floor and ceiling.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The same quiet consensus building once hailed as an effective hallmark of her leadership is being challenged in new ways by interpersonal conflicts on City Council and critics who want bolder leadership.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Out went the restrained décor of previous administrations; in came gilt cherubs, Rococo mirrors, and medallions gleaming with theatrical flair.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
3 Aug. 2025
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But staying true to her restrained and edited style, Samuel keeps the fun in balance and tops it all with quick-dry cushions in a neutral hue.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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That failure is symbolized most starkly in the mute dissolution of his own group, formed to help save Chicago from its pension morass but which instead silently acquiesced in making that threat markedly worse.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Split mode gives you separate monitor and mute controls for both inputs.—
Phil Nickinson,
PC Magazine,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Curiosity is an underestimated and understated leadership trait.—
Janine Schindler,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tremayne has become a dark horse in the wideout competition because of his reliable hands and understated route running ability, and Young took advantage of both attributes on the deep toss.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In helicopter video taken by Air Maui Helicopter Tours in Lahaina and posted online the people aboard are largely speechless.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
10 Aug. 2023
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Because his work, as is often the case, leaves us almost speechless.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The Basics of Philosophy focuses on a repressed philosophy professor (Huston) who has been grappling with lingering guilt over a decision from his past when the victim suddenly returns to his life.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025
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When a married mussel farmer’s routine is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious stranger, repressed realities of self rise to the surface.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Muted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muted. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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