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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
To come up with its study, the company looked at different factors that equate to quietness, including monthly search volume, visitor ratings, average summer temperatures, access to nearby restaurants and bars, and availability of accommodations.
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Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
The last rays of the setting sun lit the distant Saw Tooth Mountains away to the west, while a quietness settled like a huge soft blanket spread over the wilderness.
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Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
There’s a lot of quiet in the country, and there’s a lot of quietness in my children.
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Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
The work ethic is there, but so are the routines, the quirks, the quietness, the edge.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
Not with the quietness of a disease already in her brain; not drugged and almost constantly sleeping.
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Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
The last rays of the setting sun lit the distant Saw Tooth Mountains away to the west, while a quietness settled like a huge soft blanket spread over the wilderness.
—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
There’s a lot of quiet in the country, and there’s a lot of quietness in my children.
—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
The work ethic is there, but so are the routines, the quirks, the quietness, the edge.
—
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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,
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietness
Noun
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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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Michaels adamantly submits that the answer is not submission in silence but a strong determination to fight for a party that once stood for America’s vision of liberty and justice for all, regardless of race or religion.
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Although additional human research is needed, these findings suggest silence may actively support long-term brain health.
Noun
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But there’s a particular beauty and serenity along this two to three-hour tubing run down the Winooski River from Burlington to Richmond in the Green Mountain State that will take your breath away as much as the refreshing waters do.
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When Senegal pulled one back in the 95th minute, disturbing the serenity of the closing stages, Mbappe gestured for calm.
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On Saturday afternoon, as tournament leaders played in the quiet of a clearing course and a low-slung sun, train whistles from the Long Island Railroad echoed clear across the land, offering reminders for the few who remained that their ride was leaving.
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Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.
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“Quietness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quietness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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