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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
bats taking flight in the stilly summer evening
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
dipping my paddle into the stilly water, I began canoeing across the pond
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as in silent
mostly or entirely without sound
the blissful peace of a star-filled, stilly night
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Adjective
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Aston Villa have had a quiet summer, which has led to varying opinions on their floor and ceiling.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025 -
As this collection of stories shows, libraries (and librarians) can be both quiet witnesses to and active participants in social change and history-making events.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Aug. 2025
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The producers of The Valley were right to presume that chaos would ensue when people who’d been partying for 20 years tried to settle into more tranquil, suburban existences.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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The four mile long loop built to connect parts of the city’s new Parks and Boulevards system was tranquil, scenic and offered grand views of the Missouri River below.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But being silent and withdrawn is certainly not helpful either.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Millions of Americans are ashamed of our country and our president but are either cowed or silent about stopping the eroding of our democracy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In a scene from the film, Benedict Wong's school principal character, Marcus, is shown at home with his husband, and viewers get a glimpse at their peaceful life before things take a dark turn.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Over the course of two weeks, ISIS invaded Sinjar, including my once peaceful village of Kocho, sewing fear and chaos, before killing nearly every Yazidi man in my village and taking women and children into captivity.—
Nadia Murad,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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Yet some of the most responsive and well-run cities, including a host of safe and placid South Orange County cities such as Rancho Santa Margarita and Aliso Viejo, have relatively low staffing levels.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 Aug. 2025
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The Ocean Club has terrific service, spacious and placid rooms and a boutique-hotel feel with all the perks of a larger property.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Soak and steam your way into bliss in the Erre Spa at Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc or the wellness center at Montana Lodge & Spa. Go snowshoeing through the serene Val Veny, then warm up with a long lunch in a cozy rifugio.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Best Places To Stay In Blairsville, GA For a private and comfortable retreat, spend the weekend at Creekside Cottages, which has three quaint stays located along the serene Butternut Creek.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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Like its still imagery, the Phone (3)'s video cameras capture accurate color and fine details.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Aug. 2025
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Near a still portion of the Cosumnes River, a dragonfly settled on the turquoise dress of Kimberly Petree, a direct descendant of the Miwok people.—
Olivia Cyrus
July 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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Developing temperance involves cultivating the five habits of being calm, composed, patient, prudent, and self-controlled, which depend on regulating the PABC systems.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The calm but stern warning came Wednesday during a back-to-school news conference in Baltimore with State Superintendent Carey Wright and State Board of Education President Joshua Michael.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Stilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stilly. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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