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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
Vintage Vanilla strips the ubiquitous sweet ingredient of its sugary clichés and replaces them with quietude.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
Four drifting expeditions into elegant quietude find the half dozen players gravitating to an alluring tenderness and weightlessness.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
The immediate vibe was one of quietude.
—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
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
Four drifting expeditions into elegant quietude find the half dozen players gravitating to an alluring tenderness and weightlessness.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
The immediate vibe was one of quietude.
—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
See All Example Sentences for quietude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietude
Noun
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Wrestlers had always operated under a code of silence, known as kayfabe, that forbade acknowledging that the entire thing was scripted.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The others include a teenage star of video games; a young woman awaiting a heart transplant; a priest with a vow of silence; a guard with a grudge against the bank; a fake receptionist; and Ernest’s fiancé, Juliette.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The sage green tint provides a sense of serenity and notes of calm, accented by nature’s favorite color.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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But that noise had a stillness, a serenity, a smoothness that’s missing from modern life.—
Matt Crossman,
Midwest Living,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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Rent a canoe or kayak and bask in the blissful quiet of the wilderness.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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For a brief window, the desert is abuzz with activity, a living counterpoint to its usual quiet.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Quietude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quietude. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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