soundless

Definition of soundlessnext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of soundless By day, lots of people cross the bridge to visit the hotel’s neighbor, the Moderna Museet, but at night the island is virtually soundless. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 The detonation of the bombs brought a terrible wonder, a soundless blast of light and colors never seen before, and never seen again. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soundless
Adjective
  • Star winger Lionel Messi, the MLS leader in assists and goals, was rather silent against Cincinnati, finishing with zero shots on target and a yellow card.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • There’s also a traveling circus, a silent film theater, The Speakeasy and a look inside the Dundee Daily News.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Nothing is revealed, exactly, but the shift in perspective is enough to make the quiet room strange.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • And still, even with all this sound, the apartment felt quiet.
    — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Set the scene Despite being just a stone’s throw from Oxford Street, the hotel has a hushed air and a seriously exclusive crowd.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In other words, get ready to read a lot and yet, surprisingly, to enjoy the immersion, as one might the hushed thrill of a surveillance sequence.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Soundless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soundless. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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