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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
Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
In recording studios all around the world, two names are mentioned in hushed tones.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Executives and coaches, huddling in a hushed room, mull a decision.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Consider a dip in the spa’s private plunge pool or a cleansing salt ritual, tucked away in a hushed courtyard.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
The Spa After a day of sightseeing, guests can retreat to the hushed, subterranean spa, with a Finnish sauna, hammam, and an intimate pool area cocooned under a curving ceiling.
—Alia Akkam, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The wild, hushed world of Wellington may not be hidden behind those gates for long.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Daisy falls asleep that night reciting the same hushed prayer that the Pearl Girls invoked for her back in Toronto.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Other executives, coaches and support staff loitered in the hall, speaking in hushed tones if at all.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households.
—Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 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
Adjective
At the time, the diagnosis was much more taboo, discussed only with hushed, fearful voices.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
In recording studios all around the world, two names are mentioned in hushed tones.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Executives and coaches, huddling in a hushed room, mull a decision.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Consider a dip in the spa’s private plunge pool or a cleansing salt ritual, tucked away in a hushed courtyard.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
The Spa After a day of sightseeing, guests can retreat to the hushed, subterranean spa, with a Finnish sauna, hammam, and an intimate pool area cocooned under a curving ceiling.
—Alia Akkam, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The wild, hushed world of Wellington may not be hidden behind those gates for long.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Daisy falls asleep that night reciting the same hushed prayer that the Pearl Girls invoked for her back in Toronto.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Other executives, coaches and support staff loitered in the hall, speaking in hushed tones if at all.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Verb
Tage Thompson’s voice was hushed when speaking to reporters.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households.
—Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
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This is quiet luxury in hotel form.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And yet art-world institutions—including major museums, schools, commercial galleries, and publishing outlets—have mostly avoided the fawning capitulation of universities and Democrats, simply going quiet in the hope of escaping notice for the next three years.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Lucy is very isolated in this superficially tranquil domestic setting, separated from friends, far from her mother, dependent on Philip, and not even entirely fluent in German.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Washington simply stopped issuing and renewing confidential plates in October 2025, and Massachusetts did the same, cutting off ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agencies from privileges in early 2026.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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However, a situation recently arose where James shared confidential information with our boss – information he wasn’t supposed to have.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Verb
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These were signs the women could easily read as the air cooled and their hearts sped.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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When cooled to an ultracold 20 Kelvin (K) (-253°C or -423F), the motor’s specialized materials lose virtually all electrical resistance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The Giants offense got shushed Wednesday night by Shohei Ohtani, and their hitters went down almost as quietly against right-hander Emmet Sheehan.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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To the point where Reid shushed him down at times.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The governor continued her call for peaceful demonstrations and urged outside agitators to stay home.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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After peaceful demonstrations were put down with lethal force, many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are now embroiled in conflict.—
Grant Peck,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The top floor isn’t just an event space with a panoramic view; Tsien describes it as a serene, almost spiritual space.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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Blue-toned light may look serene.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Candidates who challenge the powerful can draw strong but silent support, because there is open fear of reprisals from city officials against those who back any challenger to the people in charge.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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First, there’s Green Chartreuse, a beguiling and almost hallucinogenically intense combination of 132 secret ingredients, which have been infused and distilled into high-proof alcohol by silent French monks since at least 1764, and probably quite a bit longer than that.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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“Hushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushed. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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