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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
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Did someone mention Ha’s Snack Bar in a hushed tone?
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
In Los Angeles, the tapes revealed insiders cutting deals in hushed tones.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
One storyline that will be at the forefront of season 3 centers on Wednesday's Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
He’s become known for rhyming in hushed tones over melancholy production, a sound that’s birthed an entire wing of like-minded indie rappers.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Instead of hushed tones, loud music blares out from speakers between points, supporters are anything but quiet and there is said to be a sense of chaos in the air.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
For decades, devotees repeated rumors in hushed reverence about starving artists sleeping in bathtubs, out of dedication to the Fringe — one of the world's biggest theater and comedy festivals.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
This was a somber visit, and the group was reverent, hushed.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Ehle and Alex Sarrigeorgiou shine in Jaclyn Bethany’s hushed yet deeply felt drama of art and desire.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
In her first solo, Dayhuff hushed her sound over the course of the solo; the others onstage followed her.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
This year, the streets are hushed, and many children walk to school alone.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Many others compared the hushed dessert request to another viral moment where Biggy Norris of the Norris Nuts quietly asked for a caramel slice after surgery.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Did someone mention Ha’s Snack Bar in a hushed tone?
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
In Los Angeles, the tapes revealed insiders cutting deals in hushed tones.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
One storyline that will be at the forefront of season 3 centers on Wednesday's Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
He’s become known for rhyming in hushed tones over melancholy production, a sound that’s birthed an entire wing of like-minded indie rappers.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Instead of hushed tones, loud music blares out from speakers between points, supporters are anything but quiet and there is said to be a sense of chaos in the air.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
For decades, devotees repeated rumors in hushed reverence about starving artists sleeping in bathtubs, out of dedication to the Fringe — one of the world's biggest theater and comedy festivals.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
When Florida arrived in the locker room after falling to USF 18-16 in upset fashion Saturday, the few conversations that persisted were hushed.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
This was a somber visit, and the group was reverent, hushed.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Ehle and Alex Sarrigeorgiou shine in Jaclyn Bethany’s hushed yet deeply felt drama of art and desire.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
In her first solo, Dayhuff hushed her sound over the course of the solo; the others onstage followed her.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
This year, the streets are hushed, and many children walk to school alone.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
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Britani, who has been all too quiet this whole time, sees an opening to make it about her, and thank god for that.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tom Willander Willander had a quiet showing at prospect camp and training camp, then debuted with two sensational preseason performances against the Seattle Kraken and the Calgary Flames.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The tranquil, upscale neighborhood of Pacific Palisades was devastated by the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County in January, destroying thousands of structures—including the home of celebrities such as Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton, and Billy Crystal.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Out-of-towners were enjoying the warm weather and music on an outdoor deck at the American Fish Company in Southport, a small and tranquil city near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, when gunshots rang out.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Per Reuters, McCartney reached a confidential settlement with Sony/ATV in June 2017.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Federal Communications Commission may have accidentally leaked confidential design schematics for the iPhone 16e.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nonetheless, Biggs, former chair of the House Freedom Caucus—a group whose brand of conservative politics is to the right of Cox's—cooled the crowd.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The broader market cooled on elevated mortgage rates and tight inventory in lower price points.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Following the release, Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and disarmament would receive amnesty, with safe passage offered to those wishing to leave Gaza for countries that have agreed to receive them.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of its peaceful neighbor in 2022, zoo workers and local volunteers rushed to save thousands of animals at imminent risk of annihilation from missile attacks and shelling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This serene, design-forward space oozes relaxation — cozy up in one of the sculptural chairs and get ready for one of the best massages in town.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Among the Trees and Hilltops After Nobu’s serene luxury, Acre Resort was a lush escape.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The red agate worn by his mother reflects silent compassion, and the pearl accents on the Wulu pendant evoke the gentle passage of time.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Burnett was content to mine references from her own Depression-era youth; her famous maid character, the Charwoman, who became something of a show mascot, harked back to Chaplin’s Little Tramp, wearing a rumpled outfit and performing silent reveries.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Hushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushed. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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