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
Though the couple has kept tight-lipped about their engagement and secret September 2012 wedding, Lively has given fans glimpses of her ring over the years, including for the first time one month after her nuptials.
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Briana Draguca, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
When asked on Monday to share more about the underground complex, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stayed tight-lipped.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
The creation will likely be kept a tight-lipped secret until Swift walks down the aisle to meet Travis Kelce at the altar.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
For now, Google is staying tight-lipped about the project.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
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Briana Draguca, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
When asked on Monday to share more about the underground complex, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stayed tight-lipped.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
The creation will likely be kept a tight-lipped secret until Swift walks down the aisle to meet Travis Kelce at the altar.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
For now, Google is staying tight-lipped about the project.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-lipped
Adjective
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Both sides are silent right now, but a release from the WGA and the AMPTP is expected soon(ish).—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the most impactful force on the court could be the silent, invisible sixth man – the mind gym.—
Haley Sawyer,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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May is the most reserved of the four coaches, but lets his players get emotional on the court without trying to rein them in, trusting them to play under control.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Add American cheese, remaining 1 cup cheddar, and reserved soaking water; stir vigorously until most of the cheese is melted (some small lumps of cheese will remain and that is OK) and water is absorbed.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And Lorenzen delivering this stink bomb made the 48,366 in attendance feel as dumb as rocks for braving the cold.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Well, dumber isn’t quite right — and is only meant affectionately by Grabinski himself.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even within a restrained palette, a strong silhouette can shift the entire room.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ashe is a rocket ship that can’t be reined in, and watching the restrained, comparably rational Coop try to lasso him is reliably entertaining.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Tight-lipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-lipped. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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