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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
the muted cry of a frightened witness to a murder
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as in subdued
not excessively showy
painted with muted colors
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as in silent
deliberately refraining from speech
she was unexpectedly muted in the presence of her literary idol
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as in muffled
to deaden the sound of
closing the windows muted the traffic noise so we could get to sleep
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Recent Examples of muted
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
The brand sells clothing staples in muted colors as well as hair products, homewares, and more, and ships worldwide.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Investors will be watching to see if the jobs report gives a clearer picture of the labor market after a month that was muted by strikes and storms.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Consumer inflation fell to a five-month low in November, with retail prices rising a muted 0.2% from a year ago.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
The brand sells clothing staples in muted colors as well as hair products, homewares, and more, and ships worldwide.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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Director Jaume Collet-Serra and cinematographer Martin Ruhe embrace dark, moody visuals for this New York City story, using shadows, neon lights and muted colors to create a gritty, atmospheric backdrop that mirrors the characters’ plights.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Investors will be watching to see if the jobs report gives a clearer picture of the labor market after a month that was muted by strikes and storms.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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The race, which did not feature a competitive primary, began as a subdued affair.Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Even a traditional white marble fireplace can have an impact in a subdued way when paired with a corresponding wall paint color.Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Three top concerns include elections and political turmoil that threaten progress, companies retreating or staying silent on DEI and ESG goals, and the rise of sustainability reporting that’s (temporarily) taking up companies’ time.Andrew Winston, Harvard Business Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Those people did not tell the detectives, choosing instead to stay silent.Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fede Valverde’s goal highlights the quiet work at Valdebebas Madrid took Sevilla apart with two powerful shots, first from Mbappe and then by Fede Valverde.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then there’s the guy in the quiet car on the 10:33 A.M.Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Offering tremendous richness, with flavors of plum, morel cherry and fruits of the forest, along with a note of red poppy in the aromas, there is very good acidity, restrained wood notes and significant persistence.Tom Hyland, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The restrained approach has left Hermès facing one of the challenges in luxury retail: demand that far outpaces supply.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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Others are drowning distractions by hitting the mute button on every social media outlet and for all notifications on their devices' settings.Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
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Please check back again soon for the recorded video. LIVE VIDEO TO BEGIN AFTER AD Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Use up and down arrows to change volume, and spacebar or enter to toggle mute.Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
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Bridgehampton offers a more understated and authentic take on luxury, anchored by its equestrian heritage.Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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CeCe Floral Mock-neck Sweater This sweater strikes the ideal balance between feminine and understated.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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In helicopter video taken by Air Maui Helicopter Tours in Lahaina and posted online the people aboard are largely speechless.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 10 Aug. 2023
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Because his work, as is often the case, leaves us almost speechless.Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2023
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As Jana gets drawn into Maria’s mysterious death, she is forced to confront her own repressed memories from her upbringing.Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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While hosting the latest episode of his children’s series ‘Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round,’ his repressed memories begin to emerge, threatening his sanity, and possibly his life.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Muted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muted. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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