as in silent
tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination)
a taciturn man, he almost never initiates a conversation
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Recent Examples of taciturn
And Belichick, known for being extremely press-shy and taciturn, has returned the favor by showing his affection for her on social media and beyond.
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Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, Michels attended the world premiere of his documentary at New York's Lincoln Center, and was characteristically taciturn in his praise.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Pappy, his taciturn father, had died a few years before, and Grandmom Hilda now lived alone with a bulldog named Sammy.
—Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Mueller’s stern visage and taciturn demeanor matched the seriousness of the mission, as his team spent nearly two years quietly conducting one of the most consequential, yet divisive, investigations in Justice Department history.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
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Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, Michels attended the world premiere of his documentary at New York's Lincoln Center, and was characteristically taciturn in his praise.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Pappy, his taciturn father, had died a few years before, and Grandmom Hilda now lived alone with a bulldog named Sammy.
—Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Mueller’s stern visage and taciturn demeanor matched the seriousness of the mission, as his team spent nearly two years quietly conducting one of the most consequential, yet divisive, investigations in Justice Department history.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taciturn
Adjective
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The casting follows the recent unveiling of Chaturvedi in the title role of the biographical drama tracing Shantaram’s journey from the silent era through his emergence as one of India’s most influential auteurs.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Dec. 2025
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These enable silent, comfortable, zero-emission transport.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Garnish with the reserved bacon and some fresh thyme, and dinner is served.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Dec. 2025
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Add reserved chicken and greens to soup.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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For a few hours, there's no doom and gloom on the news, no family drama, no Slack notifications, no people fighting about dumb stuff on social media.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In fact, without an understanding of how an organization or business operates, some tasks might seem unnecessary, boring or even dumb.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The ones made by Graf Lantz have a tidy, contemporary look that plays well with both bold and restrained design preferences, and come in an expressive melange of colors and shapes.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Nov. 2025
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Nicholas Anzalone and Anthony Farina, guards at Marcy Correctional Facility in New York who faced a murder charge before pleading guilty to a lesser charge of first-degree manslaughter, were sentenced to 22 years in prison for their role in the beating death of a restrained detainee.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Nov. 2025
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“Taciturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taciturn. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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