1
as in speechless
deliberately refraining from speech
the suddenly silent child had to be prompted to say hello
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2
as in reserved
tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination)
a naturally silent boy, he was often overshadowed by his louder siblings
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
the room was so silent that you could have heard the proverbial pin drop
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Recent Examples of silent
Vulture, 24 Jan. 2023
So the various greenhouses and whatnots were familiar to Martha-content enthusiasts as the vans quickly took us past the beautiful part of her property toward the far less handsome back end, where a near-silent feeding frenzy was underway.
—Curbed, 25 Apr. 2022
Kerry Brown, Time, 29 July 2025
When Sydney Chandler began filming, she was thrown when Hawley remained silent after each take.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2025
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Adjective
The Meahers, who own much of the land around Africatown, remain conspicuously off-screen and silent.
—Vulture, 24 Jan. 2023
So the various greenhouses and whatnots were familiar to Martha-content enthusiasts as the vans quickly took us past the beautiful part of her property toward the far less handsome back end, where a near-silent feeding frenzy was underway.
—Curbed, 25 Apr. 2022
Noun
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The one group of people who have largely remained silent are, unsurprisingly, the Chinese.
—Kerry Brown, Time, 29 July 2025
When Sydney Chandler began filming, she was thrown when Hawley remained silent after each take.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silent
Adjective
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In helicopter video taken by Air Maui Helicopter Tours in Lahaina and posted online the people aboard are largely speechless.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
10 Aug. 2023
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Because his work, as is often the case, leaves us almost speechless.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Southwest Airlines announced its new reserved seating policy will begin on Jan. 27, 2026.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Tickets are $125 per person and include Turf Club admission, a reserved table seat, two appetizers, two drink tickets (for premium cocktails, wine or beer), and chips and guacamole for the table.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The feelings outstripped all available language in his best numbers, quasi-orchestral works that often dissolved into wordless sing-alongs.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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Driveways and paths to front doors become gangplanks, and windows, rectangular portholes; laundry lines off back porches were a string of signal flags that sent wordless personal messages to all within eyesight.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Several Republican members who spent years hyping up the Epstein case remained restrained in criticizing the White House's handling of the matter.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
24 July 2025
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This restrained color story feels fresh yet timeless.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Accessible only by boat, the island features quiet trails, pebble beaches, and one campsite on the north end.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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At least the Cubs can take heart knowing the 64-44 Brewers, their chief rival in the NL Central, also stayed quiet.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These biker shorts are my daughter’s go-to for a quick drink run or errands.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
28 July 2025
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The Field & Stream men's slinger nylon fishing shorts are crafted from quick-drying nylon to keep you comfortable on and off the water.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Democrats largely did not speak her name, were mostly mute about the new sentencing memo, and none joined a protest outside the courthouse.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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On the left is a power button, a mic mute button, a textured metal volume knob, and a USB-C charging port, which doubles as the audio port for wired use.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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After sharing a meal together, Stahelski, who’s now helmed four chapters involving Keanu Reeves’ taciturn assassin, quickly endorsed Wiseman’s hiring to Lionsgate and producing partner, Thunder Road.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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And Katie, a taciturn woman in her 30s who has run away from her former life following a humiliating breakup, is played with sharp-eyed wariness and a fiery edge by Kate Rose Reynolds.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
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“Silent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silent. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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