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as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view a quiet little house set far back from the street

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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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quiet

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noun

quiet

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verb

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Recent Examples of quiet
Adjective
How a quiet, coastal town in Japan soars with impeccable craftsmanship. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025 The crowd deflated and the building held unexpectedly quiet. Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Nestled among the trees in the quiet of the garden are figures of Polish saints and others associated with Carmel, including St. Therese of the Child Jesus and St. Louis Martin, her father, St. Raphael Kalinowski, St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. John Paul II. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025 If her body isn’t always willing, her mind and her heart are still keen on the sport, so Press makes her most valuable contributions now in the quiet of the locker room. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Verb
In a primetime game at home, this is the perfect environment for Sean Payton’s group to round into form and for quarterback Bo Nix to quiet an increasingly loud group of doubters. Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025 Punishing a few will quiet many. Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quiet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiet
Adjective
  • In his comments outside the Villa Barberini, Leo spoke about the second anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israeli communities, saying efforts had to be made to reduce hatred in the world and that the church’s role is to promote dialogue and seek peaceful solutions.
    Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The film opens with a celebratory raid on an ICE facility to free detainees, and shows government agents coldly executing unarmed suspects and sending an undercover agent into a peaceful protest to throw a Molotov cocktail to justify increased force.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Designed for comfort and performance, this exercise bike uses magnetic resistance for a silent, frictionless ride.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Those reasons will spill out over time — certainly the silent Jem won’t interrupt.
    Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The muted colors and suede fabric give it an antique feel, and the berry and pinecone accented greenery at the top looks like it was pulled right off grandma’s tree.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The Vatican offered muted congratulations to Mullally on her appointment.
    Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The tranquil, upscale neighborhood of Pacific Palisades was devastated by the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County in January, destroying thousands of structures—including the home of celebrities such as Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton, and Billy Crystal.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Out-of-towners were enjoying the warm weather and music on an outdoor deck at the American Fish Company in Southport, a small and tranquil city near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, when gunshots rang out.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Visitors can enjoy quiet trails, secluded cabins, and the calming sounds of the surrounding nature.
    Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Black widows are attracted to homes by prey, clutter, and dark, secluded areas like garages and sheds.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Senior editor Joe Sevier lauded the gentler white flower aromas and flavors.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Friends remember her as a gentle soul, who loved the piano, and a loyal Kennedy.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Across five starts, Thiaw has been quietly composed.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • At Ares Management's analyst day last month, the alternative asset manager quietly bumped up its three-year fundraising targets by 25%.
    Leslie Picker, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Then again, silence can sometimes be more ominous than shouting — as Dennis Allen, Joe Philbin and others can attest.
    Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • After a near-fatal experience, Kaif began seeing both stories and silences differently.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Quiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiet. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.

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