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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
preferred the relaxing quietness of the mall in the early morning, before the frenzy of shopping began later in the day
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
the tense quietness of the crowd as it anxiously awaited the announcement of the winner
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Recent Examples of quietness
This one strikes a mid-century chord with its wide face and retro time display, with an atomic dial and silent-sweep movement to maximize quietness.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Not with the quietness of a disease already in her brain; not drugged and almost constantly sleeping.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
While Sabalenka’s emotions intensified, Rybakina maintained a determined quietness throughout.
—John Pye, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Combine that with EVs’ inherent benefits—quietness, smoothness, and low operating costs—and the case for electrification becomes irresistible.
—Alex Hewitt, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
There is also a lot to appreciate in the quietness of the season.
—Morayo Ogunbayo, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Morchhale explains that quietness should not be mistaken for passive surrender.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
His quietness has long been mistaken for a lack of passion, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Not with the quietness of a disease already in her brain; not drugged and almost constantly sleeping.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
While Sabalenka’s emotions intensified, Rybakina maintained a determined quietness throughout.
—John Pye, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Combine that with EVs’ inherent benefits—quietness, smoothness, and low operating costs—and the case for electrification becomes irresistible.
—Alex Hewitt, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
There is also a lot to appreciate in the quietness of the season.
—Morayo Ogunbayo, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Morchhale explains that quietness should not be mistaken for passive surrender.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
His quietness has long been mistaken for a lack of passion, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietness
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Months of silence from federal office One new piece of legislation is aimed at helping families like Sutton’s.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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Their silence during the anthem before an opening loss to South Korea last Monday was viewed by some as an act of resistance and others as a show of mourning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With clean lines and monochromatic color schemes, minimalist bedrooms offer serenity through simplicity.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
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Seek serenity at Hotel Belmar, Monteverde, Costa Rica There is no rush at Hotel Belmar.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The books were gone, and the studious quiet that once filled the space had turned into a heavy silence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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When the crashing stopped, an eerie quiet fell over the highway.—
Nichole Manna,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Quietness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quietness. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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