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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
dozing in the warm stillness of a summer afternoon
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as in silence
incapacity for or restraint from speaking
from the couple's tense stillness I sensed that they had been quarreling just before I arrived
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as in quietness
the near or complete absence of sound
the only thing that broke the stillness of the garden was the droning of a bee
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Recent Examples of stillness
The photo book, released June 27 and distributed by Blurb, is filled with moments that go beyond the spotlight, reflecting rhythm, stillness and spirit of Afrobeats.
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Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
It’s grounded in universal truths, whether that’s stardust, water, or just stillness.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Aided immeasurably by Max Richter’s score, Zhao finds melancholy not in stillness and reflection but in movement and activity.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
For me, this film was more about the duel between the stillness in the in the internal rage and that wanting to percolate outwards.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Advertisement In a show defined by constant motion, the stillness here reminds us that survival isn’t the same as living.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
The band’s connection to Midwest emo from years past pays off in the album’s sincerity, especially in the moments that allow for stillness.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
Let success come from stillness The biggest breakthroughs happen in moments of quiet.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In a world moving at digital speed, old cars offer a rare kind of stillness.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
It’s grounded in universal truths, whether that’s stardust, water, or just stillness.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Aided immeasurably by Max Richter’s score, Zhao finds melancholy not in stillness and reflection but in movement and activity.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
For me, this film was more about the duel between the stillness in the in the internal rage and that wanting to percolate outwards.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Advertisement In a show defined by constant motion, the stillness here reminds us that survival isn’t the same as living.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
The band’s connection to Midwest emo from years past pays off in the album’s sincerity, especially in the moments that allow for stillness.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
Let success come from stillness The biggest breakthroughs happen in moments of quiet.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In a world moving at digital speed, old cars offer a rare kind of stillness.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stillness
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After all, there's a silence that had always accompanied women going through menopause.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Emani Ellis, the woman who sued Cardi B for $24M due to assault allegations, has broken her silence after the Bronx rapper won their civil trial Tuesday (Sept 3).—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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She was particularly struck by the quietness of Latronico, and noticed that there didn’t seem to be any children around.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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Seen as a whole, though, that quietness can sometimes verge on monotony, songs running into the next with little to grab onto — like an evaporating phantom.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The serenity of this secluded Côte d’Azur retreat provides a tranquil foil for The White Lotus’ explosive drama.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Travel company Travelbag determined the best global vacation destinations for serenity seekers, based on factors like noise and light pollution, the number and quality of green spaces, and the local congestion levels.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Or escape completely from the fray and bask in the quiet of the adults-only Hibiscus Pool or the 50,000-square-foot spa, the largest in the state.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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In the quiet between storms, the couple gave ESSENCE a true look into their own reality.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Stillness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stillness. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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