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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
With a far-seeing stillness, Kani’s Sam does more than endure.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Regular motion keeps them functioning, while long periods of stillness can have the opposite effect—stiffness.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Take this time to breathe, center yourself, and reconnect with stillness.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The stillness and the distance from ordinary life make as much impact as the rest of the program.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
But that noise had a stillness, a serenity, a smoothness that’s missing from modern life.
—Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
One thing that sets him apart from a contemporary such as Pieter de Hooch, to whom he is instinctively likened, is a murmur that the stillness may not hold.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Hunting a dawn comet is a race against daylight — one that begins in the stillness of early morning and ends in the glow of dawn.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Below you’ll find a sampling of peaceful places in Broward and Palm Beach counties, indoor and outdoor, that offer easy access to stillness and tranquility.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Regular motion keeps them functioning, while long periods of stillness can have the opposite effect—stiffness.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Take this time to breathe, center yourself, and reconnect with stillness.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The stillness and the distance from ordinary life make as much impact as the rest of the program.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
But that noise had a stillness, a serenity, a smoothness that’s missing from modern life.
—Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
One thing that sets him apart from a contemporary such as Pieter de Hooch, to whom he is instinctively likened, is a murmur that the stillness may not hold.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Hunting a dawn comet is a race against daylight — one that begins in the stillness of early morning and ends in the glow of dawn.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Below you’ll find a sampling of peaceful places in Broward and Palm Beach counties, indoor and outdoor, that offer easy access to stillness and tranquility.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stillness
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
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Wrestlers had always operated under a code of silence, known as kayfabe, that forbade acknowledging that the entire thing was scripted.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The others include a teenage star of video games; a young woman awaiting a heart transplant; a priest with a vow of silence; a guard with a grudge against the bank; a fake receptionist; and Ernest’s fiancé, Juliette.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The work ethic is there, but so are the routines, the quirks, the quietness, the edge.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 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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The sage green tint provides a sense of serenity and notes of calm, accented by nature’s favorite color.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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But that noise had a stillness, a serenity, a smoothness that’s missing from modern life.—
Matt Crossman,
Midwest Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rent a canoe or kayak and bask in the blissful quiet of the wilderness.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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For a brief window, the desert is abuzz with activity, a living counterpoint to its usual quiet.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Stillness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stillness. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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