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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 cold stillness felt temporary — as if the growers would return at any moment to prop up the crumpled tents, replant their crop and fling more beer cans and dirty underwear into the woods.
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Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
There where the long street roars, hath been The stillness of the central sea.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
On days when my mind felt overstimulated, a few minutes of slower breathing or humming offered a physical cue that things were stable—without requiring stillness, silence or concentration.
—Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
The stillness and calm feel comparable to being out in nature, far removed from the roars of automobile engines and the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The stillness of the unincorporated community is what drew Nancy Guthrie and her family to the area decades ago.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
To teach her not battle, but stillness.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Many owners commit capital too quickly, not because the opportunity is strong, but because stillness feels uncomfortable.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
There where the long street roars, hath been The stillness of the central sea.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
On days when my mind felt overstimulated, a few minutes of slower breathing or humming offered a physical cue that things were stable—without requiring stillness, silence or concentration.
—Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
The stillness and calm feel comparable to being out in nature, far removed from the roars of automobile engines and the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The stillness of the unincorporated community is what drew Nancy Guthrie and her family to the area decades ago.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
To teach her not battle, but stillness.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Many owners commit capital too quickly, not because the opportunity is strong, but because stillness feels uncomfortable.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stillness
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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Leonard’s silence, a cornerstone of the seven-time All-Star’s personality, is part of what makes the 34-year-old Moreno Valley product a compelling figure in the NBA.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Upscale wellness resorts advertised the idea that a guest could come and experience meditation and spiritual healing without having to sleep on a floor, abstain from alcohol, or take a vow of silence.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Not with the quietness of a disease already in her brain; not drugged and almost constantly sleeping.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Rafael Manuel’s Filipiñana opens with a provocation coyly disguised as serenity.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Oceana was rooted in serenity and calm, the type of energy Santa Monica is known for.—
Jessika Hardy,
Refinery29,
13 Feb. 2026
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When the crashing stopped, an eerie quiet fell over the highway.—
Nichole Manna,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since the departure of National Guardsmen from the state, there has been an uneasy quiet in Portland.—
James Ross Gardner,
New Yorker,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Stillness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stillness. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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