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as in quietly
without motion
the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor
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as in however
in spite of that
their star player was injured in yesterday's game; still, it looks like he will be able to play today
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the town's streets are usually still and peopleless in the early morning hours
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the air was ominously still as dark clouds gathered in the distance
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
in the still of the forest he could relax and forget his worries
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a loud noise shattered the still of the night
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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Recent Examples of still
Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 8 May 2025
Rob Lowe says his late friend and Frank and Jesse costar Bill Paxton still keeps up with him from the other side.
—EW.com, 8 May 2025
Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
His fascination with the still image, and with the way digital technology mediates desire, can translate into garments of surreal potency, contrived to go viral.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
The camera captures up to 1440p videos and 4K stills that are well-lit and colorful, with sharp details and no noise or static.
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
Michelle Orange, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2023
The horse stilled herself utterly and fixed the lashes of the long stare on him and he was bound.
—Kevin Barry, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
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Adverb
Two years later, the government still has failed to act.
—Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 8 May 2025
Rob Lowe says his late friend and Frank and Jesse costar Bill Paxton still keeps up with him from the other side.
—EW.com, 8 May 2025
Adjective
At a recent job on the roof of San Francisco's City Hall, the 25-foot pole swayed on a still day during Kells' climb as unaware residents walked by four stories below.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
His fascination with the still image, and with the way digital technology mediates desire, can translate into garments of surreal potency, contrived to go viral.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
Check out the first-look stills from his latest project above and below.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
The camera captures up to 1440p videos and 4K stills that are well-lit and colorful, with sharp details and no noise or static.
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Robert stilled, almost visibly withdrawing into himself.
—Michelle Orange, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2023
The horse stilled herself utterly and fixed the lashes of the long stare on him and he was bound.
—Kevin Barry, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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The federal government continues, however, to actively oust and uproot international students by sending undercover ICE agents to attend student protests.—
Charlotte Y. Levy,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2025
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Kendall Jenner, however, has kept it pretty chill this weekend.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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Click here to see all the photos of the tranquil New York getaway.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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The saga of this allegedly civilized periodical seemed about as tranquil as a Viking smithy.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Noun
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After the closing notes, silence reigned as Jamal slowly got up from his stool.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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For Jones, whose directorial debut could have died in that moment, the silence was unthinkable.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Commentary: Is Trump's plan for tariff relief for automakers too late to stop global impact?—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The administration has also asked food companies to voluntarily stop using another six dyes—Green No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Blue No. 1, and Blue No. 2—by the end of 2026.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Congo and Rwanda hope the involvement of the United States -- and the incentive of major investment if there's enough security for U.S. companies to work safely in east Congo -- will calm the fighting and militia violence that have defied peacekeeping and negotiation since the mid-1990s.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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With a blend of skin-loving ingredients and calming essential oils like eucalyptus and lavender, your nightly cleanse becomes a luxe ritual.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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One day at the Scottish Open, a volunteer held up the quiet sign and shushed the crowd as Morikawa prepared to hit from the fairway.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Fathers shushed babbling toddlers as their wives snuck out to change infants’ diapers.—
Carlos Nogueras Ramos,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Matty James rescued a point for Phil Parkinson’s men, who nevertheless surrendered second spot courtesy of Wycombe’s 2-0 victory at Bolton Wanderers.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Leonard's status is nevertheless under massive scrutiny, even though he's looked every bit the two-time Finals MVP over the last couple of weeks.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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