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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
after his tantrum, the toddler lapsed into an exhausted quietude and fell asleep
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
the quietude of the early morning was broken only by the occasional chirping of birds
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Recent Examples of quietude
The immediate vibe was one of quietude.
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Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
With a meditative perspective on the everyday, Saleh presents a world of slowness and quietude, offering a space of respite amid a world so often filled with confusion and chaos.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Rather than nightlife, visitors come seeking quietude.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Coherence brings a quality of quietude to listening, clarity to perception and graceful power to action.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
With a meditative perspective on the everyday, Saleh presents a world of slowness and quietude, offering a space of respite amid a world so often filled with confusion and chaos.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Rather than nightlife, visitors come seeking quietude.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Coherence brings a quality of quietude to listening, clarity to perception and graceful power to action.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quietude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietude
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The county’s silence on this issue portends an ominous outcome for west Pompano, Deerfield Beach and Coconut Creek.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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The silence in opposition was also striking because northwest Indiana residents recently had literally taken to the streets to protest skyrocketing utility bills.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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But in the new series, Kayce’s serenity has been brutally shattered, forcing him to find a new path forward after an unimaginable tragedy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The oil-rich federation of seven sheikhdoms has relied on its image as a place of serenity to lure wealthy tourists, businesspeople and future residents who want to live largely tax-free in luxury in the desert by the sea.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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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
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Not with the quietness of a disease already in her brain; not drugged and almost constantly sleeping.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Quietude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quietude. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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