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as in quietly
without motion
the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor
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as in however
in spite of that
their star player was injured in yesterday's game; still, it looks like he will be able to play today
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the town's streets are usually still and peopleless in the early morning hours
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the air was ominously still as dark clouds gathered in the distance
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
in the still of the forest he could relax and forget his worries
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a loud noise shattered the still of the night
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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Recent Examples of still
Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Some were short-lived, like Johannesburg’s (1995–97), but most are still active today.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
The campaign, shot in Paris by Adam Peter Johnson, unfolds through stark portraits and graphic still-life images.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
To keep up with ever-increasing viewer demands, Xu said Youku has had to keep raising the series’ production quality, from the level of detail in its animations to hiring better artists to paint the watercolor stills that appear in the show.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Jesus stilled storms, walked on water, challenged evil beliefs, and brought health, harmony, and safety to the world.
—Pam Debolt, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2025
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Adverb
Authorities are still investigating the incident.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Some were short-lived, like Johannesburg’s (1995–97), but most are still active today.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Local artists will lead sketching still-life arrangements of skulls, seed pods, turtle shells, tree bark, greens and fruit.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
The campaign, shot in Paris by Adam Peter Johnson, unfolds through stark portraits and graphic still-life images.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Taking before and after stills doesn’t tell you what, exactly, happened in between those two states.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
To keep up with ever-increasing viewer demands, Xu said Youku has had to keep raising the series’ production quality, from the level of detail in its animations to hiring better artists to paint the watercolor stills that appear in the show.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Wilkos became the host of his own talk show, The Steve Wilkos Show, which is stilling running, in 2007.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Jesus stilled storms, walked on water, challenged evil beliefs, and brought health, harmony, and safety to the world.
—Pam Debolt, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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Suárez only faced one more batter in the first, but Ramón Urías didn’t go quietly.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The town of Red Ash was abandoned in the 1950s, and today, the island lies quietly as a part of West Virginia’s history, with just a handful of headstones remaining.—
Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The quota, however, is linked to a controversial separate bill to change voting boundaries, a process that could increase the number of seats in the lower house from 543 to about 850.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In March, reports were circulating that Heather and Christine Quinn, another original cast member, might be returning to the docusoap for season 10, however a source later told PEOPLE that nothing is confirmed yet.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Something in these quiet rooms is getting ready to happen.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The day before Rowfest, Offset broke his silence on the April 6 shooting, which went down at the hotel’s valet stand.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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This silence has led a handful of scholars to insist that Paul knew no earthly Jesus at all.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On the whole, the findings suggest that the rise of AI tools hasn't stopped people from seeking professional medical care.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some stepped on their brakes and with the ice on the road, the cars simply wouldn't stop.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pair it with the Deep Sleep Body Cocoon for a calming duo to gently ease you into relaxation before sleep.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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However, when the island air calms down in the evening, their delightful fragrance is very evident.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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