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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
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
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
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
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
Adjective
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
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
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
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Something in these quiet rooms is getting ready to happen.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 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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Grand jury proceedings, a rare occurrence for criminal cases in Iowa, are generally kept confidential.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The confidential agreement was confirmed in court documents and during a hearing Wednesday in Wyandotte County District Court.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During Biden’s worst stretch, sentiment eventually recovered as inflation cooled and the Fed’s rate hikes took hold.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Place it in an airtight container once it is thoroughly cooled.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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Some shushed the crowds, urging them to be silent and reverent.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Freedom of peaceful navigation is a basic principle of international maritime trade, but Iran has asserted control of the strait.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The studio successfully created sophisticated spaces of serene minimalism, using rich natural materials like marble and oak wood which is best showcased in the generous bedrooms and the wellness area complete with an indoor pool.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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For families Teenagers 13 and up are welcome to join their families, but a child-free policy keeps the hotel a serene haven for soul searching.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Republican members also remained silent, with the exception of Chairman Charlie Geren of Fort Worth, who called for the vote.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Behind bars, Jeffs ordered his followers to no longer marry or have children and later became increasingly silent, paving the way for Bateman to assert himself as his heir.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Hushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushed. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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