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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
Combine that with EVs’ inherent benefits—quietness, smoothness, and low operating costs—and the case for electrification becomes irresistible.
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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
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.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
But, unsurprisingly, his favorite aspect of the place is its profound quietness.
—Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
That quietness wasn't typical, Chyna Sands said.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
She was particularly struck by the quietness of Latronico, and noticed that there didn’t seem to be any children around.
—Silvia Marchetti, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
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
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.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
But, unsurprisingly, his favorite aspect of the place is its profound quietness.
—Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
That quietness wasn't typical, Chyna Sands said.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
She was particularly struck by the quietness of Latronico, and noticed that there didn’t seem to be any children around.
—Silvia Marchetti, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 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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And the treatment of homosexuality in Behan’s 1958 autobiographical novel, Borstal Boy, bears clear comparison with the Search, as both authors weave stories of gay love around motifs of sound, silence, and the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Kennedy cousin formerly at the center of the notorious case involving the death of Martha Moxley, the daughter of an affluent Connecticut family, has broken his silence to reveal new loose ends and theories regarding the decades-long mystery.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Framed by lush hillsides and untouched greenery, the secluded cove feels worlds away from the rest of St Barth’s, with calm, crystal clear water and a sense of near-total serenity.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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The impact of that realization, combined with the serenity and natural beauty of the canyon, make an unforgettable first impression.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 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
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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
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“Quietness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quietness. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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