as in silent
tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination)
the cabinet official is usually tight-lipped about her private life
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Recent Examples of tight-lipped
Mehta is tight-lipped on plot specifics but emphatic about its ambition.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
But some in the food world, including producers tapped to supply ingredients for Noma's test kitchen, voice frustration around the restaurant's tight-lipped approach, sourcing practices, and most obviously, the $1,500 price tag.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
As our beat reporter Jeff Zrebiec noted, the typically tight-lipped DeCosta providing that detail suggests Baltimore and Linderbaum aren’t close to a deal.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Congressional Republicans and the White House have been tight-lipped about the contents of the White House’s counterproposal, suggesting the back-and-forth is more than a partisan exercise.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
But some in the food world, including producers tapped to supply ingredients for Noma's test kitchen, voice frustration around the restaurant's tight-lipped approach, sourcing practices, and most obviously, the $1,500 price tag.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
As our beat reporter Jeff Zrebiec noted, the typically tight-lipped DeCosta providing that detail suggests Baltimore and Linderbaum aren’t close to a deal.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Congressional Republicans and the White House have been tight-lipped about the contents of the White House’s counterproposal, suggesting the back-and-forth is more than a partisan exercise.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-lipped
Adjective
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Imogen Poots stars as silent film star Gloria Swanson, who had a passionate affair with Joe Kennedy Sr.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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With the help of a silent backer, the designer establishes Schiaparelli Pour le Sport at 4 rue de la Paix.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a bowl, stir together the eggs, cream, half the cheese, cayenne and reserved shrimp mixture until blended.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Admission is free, but reserved seating is limited.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rock and pop are often unsophisticated, or downright dumb.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Urban infrastructure, after all, is still pretty dumb—forcing robotaxis to be designed around transit systems that are decades old.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Grace had given us this restrained performance.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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High ceilings, expansive windows, and a restrained neutral palette creates an atmosphere that feels instantly and effortlessly calm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Tight-lipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-lipped. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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