motionlessly

Definition of motionlesslynext
as in quietly
without motion could sit motionlessly for hours

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Recent Examples of motionlessly Viewers were able to see the security camera footage of the boxer staring deep into the lens' soul and sitting motionlessly in front of it for the duration of the 14-second clip. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
  • Build for invisible utility, where the agent quietly reorders the product.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
  • Ree by The Pioneer Woman is quietly marked down for Memorial Day weekend, with petite-friendly pants, summer sweaters, and cotton tanks on sale for up to 47 percent off.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Adverb
  • The soft green tones subtly pull in the olive pillows across my bed, while the abstract landscape design creates a calming, serene vibe that still feels neutral enough to work long term.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
  • The closures stop halfway down and transition into a slit, allowing for plenty of movement, and shoppers appreciate that the midweight denim feels sturdy while still offering a comfortable bit of stretch.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 May 2026

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“Motionlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motionlessly. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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