motionlessly

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
  • The organization has quietly built an online presence over several years, and the results suggest something more substantive than typical social content.
    Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Since launching her namesake brand Aflalo in 2024, the entrepreneur and Reformation founder has quietly carved out her own space in fashion, again — one that feels more intimate, intentional and mature.
    Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • There is no way the Mavs can ask Dallas city taxpayers for a penny if Harrison is still the GM.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
  • As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to celebrate one of the most memorable World Series victories in recent memory, there is still business at hand to deal with.
    Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025

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“Motionlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motionlessly. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.

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