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as in quietly
without motion
the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor
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as in however
in spite of that
their star player was injured in yesterday's game; still, it looks like he will be able to play today
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the town's streets are usually still and peopleless in the early morning hours
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the air was ominously still as dark clouds gathered in the distance
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
in the still of the forest he could relax and forget his worries
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a loud noise shattered the still of the night
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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Recent Examples of still
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The development comes as the global trading order is still adjusting to a series of levies Trump has instituted − and sometimes withdrawn − over less than two weeks, rocking financial markets.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Videos are the trickiest to spot, with people being 36% less likely to spot a deepfake when compared to a still image.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The camera can capture video in 4K up to 30 FPS and the camera can take 6K stills.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Michelle Orange, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2023
The horse stilled herself utterly and fixed the lashes of the long stare on him and he was bound.
—Kevin Barry, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
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Adverb
Despite all the attention on quiet quitting, employee engagement is still declining.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The development comes as the global trading order is still adjusting to a series of levies Trump has instituted − and sometimes withdrawn − over less than two weeks, rocking financial markets.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
His fascination with the still image, and with the way digital technology mediates desire, can translate into garments of surreal potency, contrived to go viral.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Videos are the trickiest to spot, with people being 36% less likely to spot a deepfake when compared to a still image.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
Paramount’s response was VistaVision, which used standard 35mm film but, like in a stills camera, rotated it 90 degrees producing an eight-perforation-wide (8-perf) widescreen frame.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The camera can capture video in 4K up to 30 FPS and the camera can take 6K stills.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Robert stilled, almost visibly withdrawing into himself.
—Michelle Orange, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2023
The horse stilled herself utterly and fixed the lashes of the long stare on him and he was bound.
—Kevin Barry, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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The stock is still down almost 30% so far this year, however.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Both groups, however, have worked together on previous film and TV tax credit proposals.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As season three continues, the quiet part is said out loud.—
Cyndy Etler,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2025
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In the rich and frequently chaotic history of Marseille, there can have been fewer more apt demonstrations of the club’s inherent tendency towards turbulence than the decision to head to Rome for some peace and quiet in the same week as the death of the Pope.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Soft, soothing shades like dusty blues, sage greens and warm neutrals can help create a tranquil mood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Lourenco Teixeira de Abreu For a more tranquil coastal retreat, Mélides offers a quieter escape with wilder, more secluded beaches—perhaps what first drew Christian Louboutin and Vincent Van Duysen, both of whom have homes in the area.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So witnessing my own professional society choose silence in this moment hit differently.—
Angel Algarin,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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No person or public official should be targeted because of their faith, and no community should wonder whether such acts will be met with silence.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When the American money stopped flowing, the local soup kitchen closed and Ms. Musa went out searching for food.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The confrontation stopped and restarted as the man appeared to try to get the knife away from Perez over the fence.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Traditionally the company that fires the starting gun for entertainment and tech numbers every three months, Netflix may be a calming place to start this time.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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The gin-clear waters below huddle together into emerald pools while the soothing soundtrack of every drop on its journey invigorates the senses and calms the soul.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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One day at the Scottish Open, a volunteer held up the quiet sign and shushed the crowd as Morikawa prepared to hit from the fairway.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Fathers shushed babbling toddlers as their wives snuck out to change infants’ diapers.—
Carlos Nogueras Ramos,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Leonard's status is nevertheless under massive scrutiny, even though he's looked every bit the two-time Finals MVP over the last couple of weeks.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Matty James rescued a point for Phil Parkinson’s men, who nevertheless surrendered second spot courtesy of Wycombe’s 2-0 victory at Bolton Wanderers.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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