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as in peaceful
free from disturbing noise or uproar
left the din of the rock concert and went to a quiet restaurant where we could hear one another talk
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as in muted
not excessively showy
she decided that it would be best to wear a quiet business suit to the job interview
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a quiet interlude as the eye of the storm passed over us
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
a diver who loves to retreat to the quiet world beneath the surface of the sea
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as in gentle
not loud in pitch or volume
quiet music is generally more relaxing
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as in quietly
without motion
lie quiet and no one will guess you're hiding under the bed
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
sailors enjoying the quiet of a clear evening at sea
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
new parents appreciating the blessed quiet that comes when their baby finally falls asleep
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as in to cool
to become still and orderly
the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
quiet a crying toddler with candy
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a quiet moment
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Recent Examples of quiet
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 May 2025
Fall is the busiest time of the year, while late spring and early summer is usually quiet between the draft and training camps.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022
Some of the same companies staying quiet now have spoken up on human-rights issues in other parts of the world.
—Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2022
Pamodi Waravita, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025
But, when traveling at higher speeds, the quiet of an electric car goes away.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Morgan Chittum,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 4 May 2025
Coach Craig Berube made efforts to quiet the noise around his team by keeping his messaging brief and punchy.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Adjective
Patient Alexander yells, and a quiet finally settles in the room.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 May 2025
Fall is the busiest time of the year, while late spring and early summer is usually quiet between the draft and training camps.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Adverb
The emergence of the quiet-quitting phenomenon isn't a fluke, experts say.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022
Some of the same companies staying quiet now have spoken up on human-rights issues in other parts of the world.
—Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2022
Noun
The prime minister’s compound, which under its previous occupant buzzed with the activity of over 100 staff members, now has a library-like quiet, as Dr. Amarasuriya works with a staff of just a dozen.
—Pamodi Waravita, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025
But, when traveling at higher speeds, the quiet of an electric car goes away.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
Meta Platforms: The social media giant’s strong quarter quieted near-term tariff worries.
—Morgan Chittum,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 4 May 2025
Coach Craig Berube made efforts to quiet the noise around his team by keeping his messaging brief and punchy.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiet
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Nearby, at Hatta Dam, rent a kayak and enjoy a peaceful few hours on the quiet waters, surrounded by dramatic peaks.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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When they are released, these reports will now reportedly exclude information on issues such as government efforts to deny freedom of movement and peaceful assembly, failures to retain or provide due process for political prisoners, and the harassment of human rights organizations.—
Time,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement But hopes for a breakthrough this weekend with the Chinese remain muted.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Over the decades, observance of V-E Day in the West has assumed a more muted, solemn tone.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
8 May 2025
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At Lewis Vaughn Botanical Garden, a tranquil 1.5-acre oasis in the heart of the historic downtown, visitors will find a pond with koi and many examples of Georgia Piedmont plants.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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In its path, a group of longtime neighbors live in a tranquil enclave of homes.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
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Photo : Nils Timm The wellness center’s fitness room opens to a secluded patio.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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Souter was perfectly happy with his secluded life in Weare, New Hampshire, living with his elderly mother in a ramshackle cabin in the woods.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Including Marcelo and his kid, all three of the film’s rival factions are father-son teams, a choice that highlights Filho’s gentle emphasis on the relationship between lineage and identity — and the defiant notion that history is as hard to erase as DNA.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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Après hike Just above the gentle, winding Fern Dell nature trail section of the park, with its cascading waterfalls, lies the outdoor coffee shop, The Trails.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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And as previous studies had suggested, the research groups found that inhibitory neurons, or those that silence and modulate neural signals, were conserved across birds and mammals.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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But even when locked in a tense, deadly standoff with the vicious Barbie, Moulin doesn’t break, and his courage and silence helps lead to the liberation of France, while leaving behind a new spirit of strength and resistance.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
10 May 2025
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As seasons change and temperatures rise, the ways to cool a home range from what seems like common sense to the latest tech innovations.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Add salt and sugar and set in pan of water to cool.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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Tensions have calmed a bit in recent years, barring occasional clashes along the border areas, Ganyard said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 May 2025
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This may include guiding someone who is blind; pulling a wheelchair; calming a person during an anxiety attack; or reminding them to take medication.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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“Quiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiet. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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