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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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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 hushed
ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Maryland rapper continues to carve out a niche for himself in hushed ambient rap over a choice selection of psychedelic, nocturnal beats.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Before guests were offered a selection of pastries, sparkling water, and Champagne, Steinem held court from her red chair as guests drifted over to share their hushed gratitude.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026
That a hushed ballad would be so widely embraced is remarkable.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Garth, who poses as a Guardian and shares Mayday information with her in hushed hallway whispers.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
In the nearly 50 years since it was released, Faces of Death has become something of a cursed object, the kind of movie that gets traded around on old VHS tapes and spoken about in hushed tones on playgrounds and in video stores.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
There’s a beguiling dissonance between the hushed voiceover and the images of ships carrying cables and dropping them in the ocean for the internet to reach the island.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
That was on display as volunteers spoke of the lighthouse’s history in hushed, reverent voices.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Inside the main museum, the galleries are hushed and sunlit, the light filtered through Renzo Piano’s famous roof.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
The Haitian American singer-songwriter keeps the mood hushed and hazy on his second album, channeling the experimental R&B canon in songs that toggle between sincerity and opacity.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
The atmosphere was hushed and businesslike; this was a routine pretrial hearing, and only a few other spectators joined me in the gallery.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The rattle inside his body that had played the white noise to his life was hushed.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
As Mitski played a five-night engagement at Hollywood High School this past week, any teachers who might have made it into the school auditorium for the shows must have been insanely jealous of how hushed her audiences were, at least between songs, when a hush was called for.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
The keys are satisfying to type on and impressively hushed without feeling mushy.
—Aubrey Jowers, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
What could have been a straightforward suburban critique is instead closer to a rich, deep baroque painting capturing longing, power, and hushed domestic drama.
—Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Some in the small group of hushed onlookers were tearful.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Maryland rapper continues to carve out a niche for himself in hushed ambient rap over a choice selection of psychedelic, nocturnal beats.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Before guests were offered a selection of pastries, sparkling water, and Champagne, Steinem held court from her red chair as guests drifted over to share their hushed gratitude.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026
That a hushed ballad would be so widely embraced is remarkable.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Garth, who poses as a Guardian and shares Mayday information with her in hushed hallway whispers.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
In the nearly 50 years since it was released, Faces of Death has become something of a cursed object, the kind of movie that gets traded around on old VHS tapes and spoken about in hushed tones on playgrounds and in video stores.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
There’s a beguiling dissonance between the hushed voiceover and the images of ships carrying cables and dropping them in the ocean for the internet to reach the island.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
That was on display as volunteers spoke of the lighthouse’s history in hushed, reverent voices.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
While most were silent, the few who traded muted pleasantries hushed as the homeowners of the Silver Court Trailer Park commenced their meeting.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Inside the main museum, the galleries are hushed and sunlit, the light filtered through Renzo Piano’s famous roof.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
The Haitian American singer-songwriter keeps the mood hushed and hazy on his second album, channeling the experimental R&B canon in songs that toggle between sincerity and opacity.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
The atmosphere was hushed and businesslike; this was a routine pretrial hearing, and only a few other spectators joined me in the gallery.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The rattle inside his body that had played the white noise to his life was hushed.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
As Mitski played a five-night engagement at Hollywood High School this past week, any teachers who might have made it into the school auditorium for the shows must have been insanely jealous of how hushed her audiences were, at least between songs, when a hush was called for.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
The keys are satisfying to type on and impressively hushed without feeling mushy.
—Aubrey Jowers, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
What could have been a straightforward suburban critique is instead closer to a rich, deep baroque painting capturing longing, power, and hushed domestic drama.
—Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
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As a national icon, the Natural Bridge served as a quiet, Emersonian rebuke to Europe’s militaristic triumphal arches, reinforcing the naturalness of American democracy.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This peaceful hotel feels like a library—warm, bookish, and sanctuary-like—though most guests congregate in quiet nooks between the hibiscus flowers, grapefruit trees, and pines that predate the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The Orangery, one of nearly a dozen gardens, provides an exotic and tranquil refuge to recovery from the adrenaline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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All calls will be kept confidential.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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While some of the energy around Sanders’ Diamond Turf shoes has cooled off in the college football offseason, the former dual-sport star still has one of the most popular signature sneaker lines.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Even as headline inflation cooled, these essential costs continued to strain household budgets.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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To the point where Reid shushed him down at times.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lyonne shushed the staffer, got up and headed to the bathroom, according to Page Six.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Once fierce rivals, the two men were responsible for the country’s first peaceful transfer of power between parties, after Jefferson and his Democratic-Republican Party defeated Adams and the Federalists in the election of 1800.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This hotel’s luxury mountain bungalows offer a quiet, peaceful retreat in the heart of the cloud forest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Travelers seeking a serene Italian escape instead find traffic jams, long ferry lines and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Outside is a serene garden under a canopy of branches weighed down by iridescent copper bells, all handmade.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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In its megacities and beyond, traffic is increasingly falling silent, the dull whir of the electric motor replacing the purr of an internal combustion engine.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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This is where Audible will host events nearly every day this month, including author conversations, trivia, open mics, craft workshops and silent book clubs.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Hushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushed. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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