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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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The journey proceeds slowly, with few hints of tension and nary a whisper of plot—until a single, wordless commingling of terror and betrayal, in which everything changes, never to be reversed.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
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Retriever Refuses To Get Up in Morning, What Owner Does Goes Viral Sausage Dog Returns From Vet To Find an Unexpected Guest in His Crate Similarly for Roman, the short, wordless moment conveyed a clear message: the visit was over, and Roman was ready for the comfort of his own space.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, Maxwell also disputed conspiracy theories suggesting someone outside the jail had Epstein killed to keep him silent.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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This image, taken in Anilao, Philippines, reflects the silent impact of pollution and the resilience of marine life.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Top with reserved mushrooms; garnish with additional thyme and pepper.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
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The reserved seats will be available starting in January.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The track arrived with little warning, and the band has been mum about whether this is a standalone cut or the beginning of a new chapter.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Rumors have swirled in Milan about the exact format of the upcoming showcase, but Gucci has been mum about details.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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That presents her with a new problem — the groom's taciturn best man, Griffin, who will stop at nothing to make sure the wedding happens.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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What looks like a possible suicide is quickly revealed to be something far more sinister, and an investigation kicks off led by taciturn Investigative Services Branch (ISB) agent Kyle Turner (Eric Bana).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Where Tammy proves no more fortunate than Patti is in her choice of husband: David, distant and uncommunicative, is having an affair with his office assistant, Narcedalia (Dascha Polanco).—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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Some supporters felt their club had become too corporate, too cold and too uncommunicative.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
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But Madsen was born to be the Lee Marvin of the 1990s — the kind of laconic brute who spoke softly and carried a sharp straight-razor.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2025
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The ideas of Solar Power — laconic pacing, a quest for inner peace fed through late ’90s and early-aughts folk-pop and alternative-dance filters — are not absent, but the execution is spiffier.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Aston Villa have had a quiet summer, which has led to varying opinions on their floor and ceiling.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Thessaloniki, however, pulses with spice-laden markets, waterfront cafés, and Byzantine mosaics tucked into quiet chapels.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Nonspeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspeaking. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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