silentness

noun

Definition of silentnessnext
as in silence

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  1. silence
  2. quiet
  3. stillness
  4. still
Noun
  • Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse is breaking her silence about losing her title weeks after winning the state pageant.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • While this loss leaves a silence that words can never fill, farewell messages adorned a growing memorial for both Mikey and Millie, where tributes of light were offered to them.
    — Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of silence
Noun
  • In the quiet that followed, Mark’s own drinking spiralled out of control.
    — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Definition of quiet
Noun
  • Gratitude for the moment, the stillness, and the vastness washed over me.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Strategic stillness strengthens emotional intelligence, reduces fatigue, and prevents burnout.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of stillness
Noun
  • Rajamouli described the character’s dual nature in a note accompanying the stills.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Promotional stills, tour visuals and social content have followed the same restrained palette of black, white and grey, with color largely absent from official imagery.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of still
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