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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
Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Her parents’ bedroom still felt a little bit like church, hushed and dark, the air redolent with her mother’s perfume and hair spray, something mustier beneath.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Except its patrons flanked the perimeter of the space, speaking in hushed tones, sizing up the opposite sex.
—A.r. Carter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Before its publication and subsequent Netflix docuseries adaptation, psychedelics were typically spoken of in hushed tones by people who frequented Phish shows.
—Nick Hilden, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
One storyline that will be at the forefront of the upcoming season centers on Wednesday's Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
The hushed path rose to meet him.
—Roey Leonardi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
The eight friends found joy in the mountains, skiing together across the untracked powder of the hushed, pristine wilderness of California’s Sierra Nevada – their close friendship standing out against a rugged, unforgiving terrain.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Through hushed hazes of strings emerge gentle pulsings and flourishes of winds.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Now, all is hushed and warm, and there is marble beneath our feet.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Down at the finish line, the crowd hushed.
—Will Graves, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
In the more than a month that has passed since team, state and local leadership unveiled plans to bring game day to KCK in the 2031 season, negotiations have remained largely hushed.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Immediately, his teacher hushed him.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Egregiously, Michelin stars were never meant for taco stands — not in the modern era when the guide’s definition of greatness has so often meant white tablecloths, hushed dining rooms and pricey tasting menus.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Bryant, who was mostly hushed about specific details to the investigation, said that a vehicle linked to McKee was seen arriving in the area of the Tepes' residence just before the killings are believed to have taken place, and leaving the area shortly after.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The air is hushed, the water glassy.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
When the music did start, with only two band members in tow (and some occasional backing tracks), that drummer mostly used mallets, and stuck toward accents more than beats, to keep things to the hushed mode she’s known for.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Her parents’ bedroom still felt a little bit like church, hushed and dark, the air redolent with her mother’s perfume and hair spray, something mustier beneath.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Except its patrons flanked the perimeter of the space, speaking in hushed tones, sizing up the opposite sex.
—A.r. Carter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Before its publication and subsequent Netflix docuseries adaptation, psychedelics were typically spoken of in hushed tones by people who frequented Phish shows.
—Nick Hilden, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
One storyline that will be at the forefront of the upcoming season centers on Wednesday's Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
The hushed path rose to meet him.
—Roey Leonardi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
The eight friends found joy in the mountains, skiing together across the untracked powder of the hushed, pristine wilderness of California’s Sierra Nevada – their close friendship standing out against a rugged, unforgiving terrain.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Through hushed hazes of strings emerge gentle pulsings and flourishes of winds.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Inside, the rooms were intimate, jammed, dim, and hushed.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Now, all is hushed and warm, and there is marble beneath our feet.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Down at the finish line, the crowd hushed.
—Will Graves, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
In the more than a month that has passed since team, state and local leadership unveiled plans to bring game day to KCK in the 2031 season, negotiations have remained largely hushed.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Immediately, his teacher hushed him.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Egregiously, Michelin stars were never meant for taco stands — not in the modern era when the guide’s definition of greatness has so often meant white tablecloths, hushed dining rooms and pricey tasting menus.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Bryant, who was mostly hushed about specific details to the investigation, said that a vehicle linked to McKee was seen arriving in the area of the Tepes' residence just before the killings are believed to have taken place, and leaving the area shortly after.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The air is hushed, the water glassy.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
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Digital asset activity was certainly not quiet in Iran this weekend.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The spectrum of sentiment has been wide in the Gulf over the past couple of days, from quiet confidence to outright panic.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Mayreau Beach Club & Villas stands head and shoulders above the rest as an upscale hideaway perched on a blissfully tranquil bay.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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For what's essentially the embryonic form of a massive star, L1544 is a remarkably tranquil place.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The board alleges Becker has admitted routinely consuming an excessive amount of drugs and/or alcohol by at least 2022, the same year the board referred him to the Iowa Physician Health Program for confidential treatment.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
6 Mar. 2026
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For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This is especially true for the mortgage rate environment, which significantly cooled in 2025 but still needs to drop further to entice more borrowers to purchase a home.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Recipe Tips For Cowboy Cornbread Once completely cooled, wrap tightly or store in an airtight container and refrigerate up to four days.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some shushed the crowds, urging them to be silent and reverent.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jena asked, for which she was shushed), that was spotted and strong enough to kill a man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Shiites also held a peaceful rally in Multan, a city in Punjab province, chanting slogans against Israel and the United States.—
Adil Jawad,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Lasting peace can only be achieved through peaceful means, including genuine dialogue and negotiations.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Soft, serene greens are everywhere this spring.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere are an office, a wine cellar, and a bonus room with a sauna, while the rear courtyard allows residents to spread out along the infinity pool and spa while taking in serene mountain views.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The internet does not work and mobiles are silent.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Rosi returns repeatedly to this theater, and to other films about the area, including the silent-era Last Days of Pompeii, suggesting that his own film might itself be part of an ongoing archival plunder.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Hushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushed. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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