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Recent Examples of speechless My sister immediately gave me a bearhug and my mama was legitimately speechless, but the most powerful reaction came from my father. James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 29 July 2022 Jose was nearly speechless as he was handed the microphone to say a few words. Olivia Lloyd, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2022 Mobile Christian baseball coach Talley Haines was nearly speechless when asked Tuesday night to recap Game 1 of the Class 4A state championship series. Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 17 May 2022 Moments later, Will, 53, walked onstage and struck Chris, who was initially speechless. Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com, 5 Apr. 2022 See All Example Sentences for speechless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speechless
Adjective
  • In sync with the dance theme and in a nod to the creative process, the presentation will recreate a dance competition, with models donning Moja Rowa pieces and number badges while twirling and gliding with headphones on — silent party mode.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
  • But even these statistics highlight just how widespread – and silent – the infection really is.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Older iPhones have a physical mute switch in the upper left corner, and that’s still its default function.
    Larry Magid, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
  • There was a great deal of laughter among everyone on the call, but Moore did have to go on mute to save everyone else from listening to Miller's snoring.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Peace Nest Linen Cotton Blend Duvet Cover Set For an effortless, earthy look, add this linen-blend duvet set to your bed that’s available in muted cream, gray, and pink.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Duff attended the Fendi Spring/Summer 2026 show on Tuesday, September 24, along with a number of other fashion-loving celebrities like Naomi Watts and Shailene Woodley, both of whom wore muted colors and barely-there nail polishes.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Speechless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speechless. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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