quiescence

noun

kwī-ˈe-sᵊn(t)s How to pronounce quiescence (audio)
Definition of quiescencenext
1
as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity the resort community's social scene is lively during the summer but undergoes a deep quiescence during the long winter

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2
as in inertia
lack of action or activity was struck by the elk's quiescence as it just stood there in the clearing

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Recent Examples of quiescence Through the night, melatonin production rises, putting cells into a deeper state of quiescence. — Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 Russian state propaganda is formidable, but sufficient economic hardship could disturb the quiescence of Russian society. — Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025 On September 16, 2024, after a long period of quiescence in interest rate policy, the Federal Reserve finally lowered the Fed Funds Rate target – the first downshift in more than 4 years. — George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 But for modern day folks living in Dawson and elsewhere, that recent period of quiescence is actually bad news. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for quiescence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
  1. suspension
  2. inertia
  3. suspense
  4. inaction
  5. inactivity
  6. dormancy
  7. inertness
Noun
  • That includes carbon-ceramic brakes, standard Magnetic Ride Control suspension, and even optional carbon fiber wheels, all wrapped by the widebody shape that gives the Grand Sport and Grand Sport X a more aggressive look than the base Stingray.
    — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
  • After the White House event, FIFA announced Ronaldo’s suspension had been lifted, allowing one of the World Cup’s star attractions to play in the tournament.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of suspension
Noun
  • At the extreme, such acceleration in imaging can only become entangled with inertia.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Winners who keep winning are willing to take a critical look at their current inertia, admit to its weaknesses and then begin enacting a plan to change direction.
    — David Henkin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of inertia
Noun
  • The bill, Assembly Bill 2193, was placed in the suspense file in May.
    — Madison Smalstig July 31, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • The suspense grows more effective past the one-hour mark, once Dama takes control of the narrative, with Irina, Rosa and Giulia variably helped and hindered by her steely mechanizations.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
Definition of suspense
Noun
  • The costs of inaction—failing to invest in the human, natural and physical infrastructure cities will need, or to strengthen the rules and institutions that govern heat—are also large and growing.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • In a statement, CMS spokesperson Timothy Foster said state inaction on hospice programs rife with fraud drove the need for federal intervention.
    — Laurie Udesky, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of inaction
Noun
  • Many traders feel pressure to remain fully invested because inactivity can feel unproductive.
    — Brian Ferdinand, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • With the opponent’s next drive, plus media timeouts, or maybe Butker’s own offense stalling without a scoring opportunity, the inactivity adds up in real time.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of inactivity
Noun
  • Keep the bulb dry and warm during summer dormancy, then water consistently during the growing season to keep the soil moist.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
  • After years of dormancy, Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome is officially getting a new owner.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
Definition of dormancy
Noun
  • So a material known for its inertness suddenly shows its true colors and starts to react and act as a catalyst.
    — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Definition of inertness

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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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