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as in peaceful
free from disturbing noise or uproar
left the din of the rock concert and went to a quiet restaurant where we could hear one another talk
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as in silent
mostly or entirely without sound
a diver who loves to retreat to the quiet world beneath the surface of the sea
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as in muted
not excessively showy
she decided that it would be best to wear a quiet business suit to the job interview
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a quiet interlude as the eye of the storm passed over us
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as in gentle
not loud in pitch or volume
quiet music is generally more relaxing
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as in quietly
without motion
lie quiet and no one will guess you're hiding under the bed
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
sailors enjoying the quiet of a clear evening at sea
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
new parents appreciating the blessed quiet that comes when their baby finally falls asleep
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as in to cool
to become still and orderly
the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
quiet a crying toddler with candy
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Recent Examples of quiet
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
The frame represented a notably quiet period for the market, with the total weekend gross of $21 million marking the second-lowest collective take of the year so far.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Dill and Angela Yang, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022
The emergence of the quiet-quitting phenomenon isn't a fluke, experts say.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022
Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Since the departure of National Guardsmen from the state, there has been an uneasy quiet in Portland.
—James Ross Gardner, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
Research has linked prolonged exposure to that level of ambient noise to elevated stress and anxiety, so by quieting that baseline sensory load, ANC creates the right environment for some calming music or a meditation app to do its job.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Magyar has also been relatively quiet about Ukraine, in contrast to the Kremlin-friendly Orbán.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
The frame represented a notably quiet period for the market, with the total weekend gross of $21 million marking the second-lowest collective take of the year so far.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Cue the quiet-quitting backlash: The concept has sparked a flood of vehement commentary from business leaders, career coaches and other professionals lamenting what the shift away from hustle culture means for Americans’ commitment to their jobs, while some young professionals are praising it.
—Kathryn Dill and Angela Yang, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022
The emergence of the quiet-quitting phenomenon isn't a fluke, experts say.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022
Noun
When the crashing stopped, an eerie quiet fell over the highway.
—Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Since the departure of National Guardsmen from the state, there has been an uneasy quiet in Portland.
—James Ross Gardner, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
The clutch shot followed a layup through contact, along with a one-handed putback slam that quieted fans at Mortgage Matchup Center.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
Research has linked prolonged exposure to that level of ambient noise to elevated stress and anxiety, so by quieting that baseline sensory load, ANC creates the right environment for some calming music or a meditation app to do its job.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiet
Adjective
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Freedom of peaceful navigation is a basic principle of international maritime trade, but Iran has asserted control of the strait.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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Republican members also remained silent, with the exception of Chairman Charlie Geren of Fort Worth, who called for the vote.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Behind bars, Jeffs ordered his followers to no longer marry or have children and later became increasingly silent, paving the way for Bateman to assert himself as his heir.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hathaway's long brown hair cascaded past her waist, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush and a muted pink lip.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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Magaletti ventures a tentative introduction of brushes on snares; following the muted peal of distant thunder, upsammy chimes in with a plangent synthesizer sequence reminiscent of Arovane and other IDM producers from around the turn of the millennium.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There are several secluded spots, including Shaw’s Cove, which has tide pools and snorkeling, and Pearl Street beach, which leads to Woods Cove at low tide.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Wilderness State Park Carp Lake, Michigan Beach bliss, secluded hiking and starry skies await travelers who venture to one of the biggest parks on Michigan's mitten.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It’s made with glycerin and amino acids and acts as a very gentle cleanser.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The pounding dembow riddims boldly crash into electro pop, rock, and trap, interspersed with gentle waves crashing and lyrics about lovers who never pulled up.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Suárez only faced one more batter in the first, but Ramón Urías didn’t go quietly.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The town of Red Ash was abandoned in the 1950s, and today, the island lies quietly as a part of West Virginia’s history, with just a handful of headstones remaining.—
Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Quiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiet. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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