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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
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
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
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
Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
All was hushed and stonily still, like the moon and its lights and shadows.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
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
Adjective
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
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
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 house was hushed and still.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
All was hushed and stonily still, like the moon and its lights and shadows.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
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In the kitchen of Oakland restaurant Town Fare, on a quiet afternoon, chef and owner Michele McQueen prepared for an upcoming reservation for one.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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West Texas Intermediate May futures also saw a noticeable pickup in trading activity at roughly the same time, with a distinct volume spike interrupting otherwise quiet conditions.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Yet according to confidential banking records and corporate documents reviewed by the Miami Herald, this unassuming address is one of several South Florida locations at the center of a sprawling financial network that moved at least $260 million connected to Argentina’s top soccer authority.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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McGraw Media agreed to remove all content from the documentary-style series that the department designates as inaccurate or confidential, that the NYPD is legally prohibited from releasing, that reveals investigatory techniques or that would otherwise compromise public safety or the public trust.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then the antiparticles are cryogenically cooled to keep them at low energy.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Labubu craze has since cooled, and Pop Mart's stock has retreated some 40% from its August peak.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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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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The protesters from across the Czech Republic attended the peaceful demonstration at Letná park, the scene of huge gatherings in 1989 that greatly contributed to the fall of communism.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Saturday’s hour-long event was the fourth such anti-violence vigil, which organizers described as a form of peaceful prayer.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This easy-access escape features serene forest scenes and sprawling views of the lake.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The deep southern creeks were once like this — serene, thick with fish, and loud with birds.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The surveillance video is silent, so it was not immediately known what, if any, words were exchanged between the two prior to the incident.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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After the closure of Grand Theatre, which showed silent films until 1931, the Naper Theatre took its place in downtown Naperville in 1935 and remained in business until 1977.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Hushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushed. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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