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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
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Enter Peskesi and the dozens of regenerative and natural wineries scattered across the southwest of Crete near quiet, picturesque Chania, which form its wine trail, a range from medieval-palace tasting rooms to sprawling vineyard operations.
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Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
This is Virginia wine country—rolling hills and more than 140 vineyards stretching across land once prized for pastoral quiet.
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Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Clark quickly quieted the crowd when the ball landed just a few feet from the hole on the 134-yard par-3.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Adjective
Start With Confidential One-On-Ones Low engagement is rarely caused by one loud issue; it’s usually rooted in quiet ones.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Enter Peskesi and the dozens of regenerative and natural wineries scattered across the southwest of Crete near quiet, picturesque Chania, which form its wine trail, a range from medieval-palace tasting rooms to sprawling vineyard operations.
—
Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Noun
Rent a canoe or kayak and bask in the blissful quiet of the wilderness.
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Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
This is Virginia wine country—rolling hills and more than 140 vineyards stretching across land once prized for pastoral quiet.
—
Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
His fears about losing followers after revealing his identity were quickly quieted by an outpouring of support.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Clark quickly quieted the crowd when the ball landed just a few feet from the hole on the 134-yard par-3.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for quiet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiet
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But Otto is the man who served as Hand of the King to Rhaenrya's father, peaceful King Viserys (Paddy Considine).
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To stop the peaceful transfer of power.
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That silent fear comes back as an earnout, where you only get paid if that client stays.
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Beyond the music, there are festive parades, workshops for making puppets or gardening, a 5K run, yoga, silent discos and much more.
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Facing declining retail sales and a muted 618 shopping festival, Beijing seeks to integrate AI across consumer electronics, home appliances, wearables, retail, tourism, health, and elder care.
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PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, General Mills, Tyson Foods, Kellogg's, Campbell's, Coca-Cola, Nestle and Hershey are among other big-name companies that have pledged to or already phased out certain dyes, in some cases giving us the more muted versions of snacks like Doritos, Cheetos and Trix cereal.
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Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.
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The tranquil beauty of Virginia’s river life unfolds like a folk melody at this waterfront inn located on a private peninsula.
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This Shady Canyon Golf Club is one of Orange County‘s most exclusive enclaves with captivating rock formations and lush fairways spread across 300 acres in a secluded canyon setting.
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These campsites, often in secluded national parks or deserts, offer unobstructed views and sometimes educational programs.
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 A gentle calm steadies your choices now.
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Ceconi recommends looking for detergents that are gentle and pH neutral to enhance the preservation of fiber softness.
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Vietnam Vietnam has quietly become one of the strongest cyber defense states in the world.
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That dynamic has quietly transformed the nation’s largest bank into one of corporate America’s most productive CEO pipelines.
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.
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“Quiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiet. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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