silentness

Definition of silentnessnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silentness
Noun
  • 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.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
  • Although additional human research is needed, these findings suggest silence may actively support long-term brain health.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Hårtwood is designed as a year-round stay; Green says snowfall, spring fog, summer storms, and late-fall stillness are all part of the experience.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
  • The remote island — some 30 miles southwest of Santa Barbara — is typically quiet, yet the stillness feels almost heavy this sunny afternoon.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Leica may be best known for making stills-only rangefinders, but that didn't stop it from loading the SL3-P up with a superlative video engine.
    Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
  • Clay stills shape the spirit differently than copper, often yielding textures and flavors that modern equipment simply can't reproduce.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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“Silentness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silentness. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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