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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
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Save Victoria Park retains hope that the decision can be reversed, saying that applications for the park’s permanent legal protection are still being evaluated.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
After tribal leader Javier Chocobar raised a still camera to record what the men were doing, one of them shot him dead.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
Earlier, investigators released CCTV photos stills at a car rental business in California where Melodee was seen in a wig, which officers alleged was likely Ashlee's attempt to disguise the little girl.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
An intense defensive matchup in the boys' semifinals round ended in another sudden-death round that stilled the entire crowd while sending LA's Terron Williams to the finals.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Perhaps there’s comfort to be found in the stillness and blankness of winter.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
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Adverb
Tuesday’s city commission meeting will still be held, a post from the Lawrence Police Department said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Save Victoria Park retains hope that the decision can be reversed, saying that applications for the park’s permanent legal protection are still being evaluated.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The image of David was a still frame from a Hamas propaganda video.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
After tribal leader Javier Chocobar raised a still camera to record what the men were doing, one of them shot him dead.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Her stepmother Dawn Jones also served as stills photographer on the film.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
Earlier, investigators released CCTV photos stills at a car rental business in California where Melodee was seen in a wig, which officers alleged was likely Ashlee's attempt to disguise the little girl.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
Produced from vines dating back to 1950, the 2002, 2005 and 2015 are stilling thriving.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
An intense defensive matchup in the boys' semifinals round ended in another sudden-death round that stilled the entire crowd while sending LA's Terron Williams to the finals.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
There is no such thing as stillness.
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Perhaps there’s comfort to be found in the stillness and blankness of winter.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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Amazon quietly discounted dozens of top picks from Stewart’s collection, including Dutch ovens, knife sets, oven mitts, and more, with prices starting at just $8 and discounts going for up to 60 percent off.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The prose looks polished, charts look clean, and a single percentage point buried in the model quietly pushes the decision in a different direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Orbán, however, denied this, claiming that the Croatian government would need to enlarge the pipeline to meet Hungary’s needs.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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James Allen is a STYLECASTER sponsor, however, all products in this article were independently selected by our editors.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The lightweight fabric is also quiet, so you won’t be awoken from crinkling material.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The family settled in a quiet residential street of older homes and multifamily buildings, some front porches festooned with pride flags still twinkling with holiday lights.—
Michael Biesecker,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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From a kitchen inspired by Scandinavian and Japanese design to a colorful yet tranquil Victorian bathroom, Drift Interiors + Architecture can bring any style to life.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Long, flowing lines and a neutral palette create calm, tranquil vibes throughout, while expansive windows invite light in and offer views out.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On third-and-1 with seven seconds left, Schakel took the snap and tried to spike the ball, which would have stopped the clock and given his team one final play to go for the win.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Among those who do use an advisor, 26% are considering switching and 18% may stop using an advisor altogether.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Here, sliding doors and windows invite you to commune with the great outdoors from every room, while the clean, Scandinavian-style interiors align with the space’s overwhelmingly calming atmosphere.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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Formulated in Korea with natural, non-irritating ingredients suitable for sensitive skin, the face masks are the first example, infusing hydrating and calming ingredients such as Vitamin B12 and aloe.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the clip, the then-6-year-old can be seen walking with his iPad to the next room and shushing everyone.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The View has a long history of guests receiving sustained standing ovations — and Goldberg attempting to shush rowdy audience members.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Led by a far-right authoritarian government, the country has nevertheless encouraged rooftop and utility-scale solar through a mix of government rebates and relaxed regulations.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Krys is nevertheless planning to keep a close eye on whatever clothes her sister passes on in the future.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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