as in silent
given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge
the studio has been tight-mouthed about how the show's cliff-hanger season finale will be resolved
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Adjective
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For the next hour, pages turned until silent reading time made way for more conversation.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026 -
Many people wait until ideas feel perfectly polished before contributing, which often leads them to remain silent too long.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Villegas was projected as the second candidate to advance on Tuesday, a week after the election, after a close contest.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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There is still just something about being part of the mood of the whole nation, and being up that close to see it, that is really cool.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Your generous heart brightens others, yet quiet courage today keeps your creative fire protected while old feelings move through safely.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The Cloudburst Jacket is a soft and quiet high-performance waterproof jacket for everything from everyday to endurance training and competition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The full transcripts of the grand jury sessions in the case are expected to be made public this week, giving a rare look into a normally secretive process and detailing the exact misbehavior previously outlined by the judge.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Misleading numbers and secretive spending aren’t mere glitches in this administration.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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There’s also the closemouthed, menacing technician who lives on a houseboat and raises snakes; the actress first hired for the show’s leading part who dropped out of the role before shooting began; and the unknown burglar who fled the frightened player’s house.—
Tom Nolan,
WSJ,
23 Dec. 2022
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Hutton’s gaptoothed smile replaced the closemouthed gaze and white eyeliner of Vogue models of the 1960s.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
25 Dec. 2021
Adjective
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Its dark terrain is constantly changing due to lava flows from Kilauea or Mauna Loa – two of the most active volcanoes in the world, according to the National Park Service website.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Some find the last scene ambiguous, multivalent; some dark; others comic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Would taking his advice be prudent or practical?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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Consulting a professional arborist may be prudent before making significant cuts.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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“Tight-mouthed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-mouthed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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