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as in quietly
without motion
the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor
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as in however
in spite of that
their star player was injured in yesterday's game; still, it looks like he will be able to play today
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the town's streets are usually still and peopleless in the early morning hours
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the air was ominously still as dark clouds gathered in the distance
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
in the still of the forest he could relax and forget his worries
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a loud noise shattered the still of the night
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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as in serenity
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
dozing in the warm stillness of a summer afternoon
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as in muteness
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 still
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The development comes as the global trading order is still adjusting to a series of levies Trump has instituted − and sometimes withdrawn − over less than two weeks, rocking financial markets.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Videos are the trickiest to spot, with people being 36% less likely to spot a deepfake when compared to a still image.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The camera can capture video in 4K up to 30 FPS and the camera can take 6K stills.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Michelle Orange, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2023
The horse stilled herself utterly and fixed the lashes of the long stare on him and he was bound.
—Kevin Barry, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
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Adverb
Despite all the attention on quiet quitting, employee engagement is still declining.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The development comes as the global trading order is still adjusting to a series of levies Trump has instituted − and sometimes withdrawn − over less than two weeks, rocking financial markets.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
His fascination with the still image, and with the way digital technology mediates desire, can translate into garments of surreal potency, contrived to go viral.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Videos are the trickiest to spot, with people being 36% less likely to spot a deepfake when compared to a still image.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
Paramount’s response was VistaVision, which used standard 35mm film but, like in a stills camera, rotated it 90 degrees producing an eight-perforation-wide (8-perf) widescreen frame.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The camera can capture video in 4K up to 30 FPS and the camera can take 6K stills.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Robert stilled, almost visibly withdrawing into himself.
—Michelle Orange, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2023
The horse stilled herself utterly and fixed the lashes of the long stare on him and he was bound.
—Kevin Barry, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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The stock is still down almost 30% so far this year, however.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Both groups, however, have worked together on previous film and TV tax credit proposals.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The present-day Affleck and titular accountant from The Accountant 2 seems to briefly reach out and touch the Sad Affleck of days of yore in this final memory, his eyes almost misty and voice quiet.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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And while Bicester Heritage acts as a quiet and calm but highly productive group of car-adjacent businesses during the week, the Scramble sees thousands of gearheads descend.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Soft, soothing shades like dusty blues, sage greens and warm neutrals can help create a tranquil mood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Lourenco Teixeira de Abreu For a more tranquil coastal retreat, Mélides offers a quieter escape with wilder, more secluded beaches—perhaps what first drew Christian Louboutin and Vincent Van Duysen, both of whom have homes in the area.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Commentary: Is Trump's plan for tariff relief for automakers too late to stop global impact?—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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At school the next day, he was treated as an art piece, in which his classmates stopped and stared.—
Akili King,
Essence,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Congo and Rwanda hope the involvement of the United States -- and the incentive of major investment if there's enough security for U.S. companies to work safely in east Congo -- will calm the fighting and militia violence that have defied peacekeeping and negotiation since the mid-1990s.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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Focus on breathing mindfully to calm your mind and reduce stress.13 8.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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One day at the Scottish Open, a volunteer held up the quiet sign and shushed the crowd as Morikawa prepared to hit from the fairway.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Fathers shushed babbling toddlers as their wives snuck out to change infants’ diapers.—
Carlos Nogueras Ramos,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Matty James rescued a point for Phil Parkinson’s men, who nevertheless surrendered second spot courtesy of Wycombe’s 2-0 victory at Bolton Wanderers.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Leonard's status is nevertheless under massive scrutiny, even though he's looked every bit the two-time Finals MVP over the last couple of weeks.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The meeting lasted about 15 minutes inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, where Francis often preached the need for a peaceful end to the war, just before Trump and Zelenskyy took their seats at the outdoor funeral service.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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Together, these two pros deliver a Sunday to-do list that will hopefully create a more peaceful and efficient week ahead.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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