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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 stillness of Laurel Playground reflects the unease that has settled over this stretch of West End, which has endured a disproportionate share of violence.
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Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
Take this time to breathe, center yourself, and reconnect with stillness.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
In a culture that often rewards relentless hustle, one of the most unexpected pieces of advice from a gold medalist was about the value of stillness.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Sometimes forward looks like stillness.
—Essence, 3 Mar. 2026
But Ravinna’s journey reveals that stillness can be strategy.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The temperature also drops, wild animals transition to their nocturnal routines and stillness fills the air.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Feb. 2026
And so to play that, just to play the stillness in a human and to play the stillness in a flawed character is really, really fun.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
And for more of that stillness, head to the nearly 24,800-square-foot spa, spanning across one floor at the hotel.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
Take this time to breathe, center yourself, and reconnect with stillness.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
In a culture that often rewards relentless hustle, one of the most unexpected pieces of advice from a gold medalist was about the value of stillness.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Sometimes forward looks like stillness.
—Essence, 3 Mar. 2026
But Ravinna’s journey reveals that stillness can be strategy.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The temperature also drops, wild animals transition to their nocturnal routines and stillness fills the air.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Feb. 2026
And so to play that, just to play the stillness in a human and to play the stillness in a flawed character is really, really fun.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
And for more of that stillness, head to the nearly 24,800-square-foot spa, spanning across one floor at the hotel.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stillness
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Months of silence from federal office One new piece of legislation is aimed at helping families like Sutton’s.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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Their silence during the anthem before an opening loss to South Korea last Monday was viewed by some as an act of resistance and others as a show of mourning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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This one strikes a mid-century chord with its wide face and retro time display, with an atomic dial and silent-sweep movement to maximize quietness.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 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
Noun
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With clean lines and monochromatic color schemes, minimalist bedrooms offer serenity through simplicity.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
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Seek serenity at Hotel Belmar, Monteverde, Costa Rica There is no rush at Hotel Belmar.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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The quiet of Vis to fancy evenings on Hvar.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The books were gone, and the studious quiet that once filled the space had turned into a heavy silence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Stillness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stillness. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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