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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stilly
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Soft, soothing shades like dusty blues, sage greens and warm neutrals can help create a tranquil mood.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • Even more telling, there was virtually no difference in data consumption, battery use, and background activity between the audio room tests and the silent room tests.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The trick now is knowing where to go and which Muay Thai boxing schools, silent monasteries, or health spas to choose.
    Lee Cobaj, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • For decades, that task would have taken place in the placid setting of a bullpen session.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
  • There are meadows full of elk and rivers stacked with trout, steep slopes, and placid lakes.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The bedrooms offer a serene retreat with plush bedding and ample storage, while the bathrooms feature sleek fixtures and finishes.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
  • World of Hyatt’s new Mazatlán resort has a dreamy destination spa, an almost endless beach, and serene rooms made for decompressing complete with real-life wave sounds.
    Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Ultrasounds Purpose: Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, is a type of scan that works in real-time, rather than producing a still image after the fact, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
  • This wouldn't be a bad compromise for general use, but because the Nature Cam Pro pulls its still images from video clips, pictures drop down all the way to 1.3MP.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The evening is expected to be calm and mild with a low of 57.
    Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
  • To those leading their march and speaking for the tens of thousands standing behind you: be calm, be clear.
    Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Stilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stilly. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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