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Recent Examples of nonspeaking
Finally, a shout-out to actor Ryan Cooper, who plays the dead man, for the most part a nonspeaking role.
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Gary Thompson, Philly.com, 15 June 2017
Gary Thompson, Philly.com, 15 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspeaking
Adjective
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For much of the film, Tatum’s performance is purely physical, wordless, while Jeffrey is alone, a voice-over providing context and reflection.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
11 Oct. 2025
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Although wordless, the book offers an engaging journey that ends in a delightful surprise—sure to satisfy even the pickiest young critic.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Later, when Doyle comes into some mysterious bags of cash, and heads toward the mainland with a bottle of booze, a boat, and one last chance to go out in a blaze of self-immolation, Farrell manages to mix dread and adrenaline into every silent expression.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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James Cook was kept relatively silent in this game with 87 yards on 17 carries.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Raised in Iowa and Nebraska, Carson built his career as a host of variety and game shows with an approachable ease, developing a reserved charisma that helped fuel the rise of his show as a gigantically influential program with a massive audience.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Stir in reserved shrimp and sausage.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As Fox stated, Stoltz has been largely mum on the replacement over the years, though Zemeckis, Spielberg, Fox, and more Back to the Future stars like Lea Thompson have spoken about the chaos of a mid-production star swap but the magic that followed Fox's arrival on set.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Oct. 2025
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Most other lawmakers were mum about specifics from their meetings with Vance.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After a brief talk with his stepson Brian (Samuel Bottomley), a taciturn young man with bloodied knuckles, Jem takes off on his motorbike, into a remote but, compared to his dull suburban home, lush and verdant wilderness.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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Todd's second-ever screen role foretold his future prominence, as the taciturn Sgt.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Whenever Conrad was at his most uncommunicative and avoidant, Jeremiah was waiting in the wings to offer uncomplicated affection and himbo charm.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the show, Conrad is forgiven by fans for being uncommunicative and avoidant.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Observations, snippets of dialogue, and wry anecdotes make up this laconic novel, which focusses on the life of a young woman in New York.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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In the laconic tones of a police report, Ibargüengoitia investigates the murders and their motives, the society and the profession - the oldest of all, but no less mysterious for that - which precipitated them.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Seattle crowd that exploded in the first was quiet.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The three-bedroom property features quintessentially Scandi details like wide plank flooring and high ceilings, and the balcony comes equipped with sofas for quiet coffees in the morning light.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Nonspeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspeaking. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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