nonspeaking

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Recent Examples of nonspeaking Finally, a shout-out to actor Ryan Cooper, who plays the dead man, for the most part a nonspeaking role. Gary Thompson, Philly.com, 15 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspeaking
Adjective
  • Without spoiling too much, the jungle becomes the backdrop for a wordless dance, the two men getting to know each other under the skin.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Noah, prompted by Eli to recall his mysterious past, enters a wordless state of terror; Eli, increasingly agitated, demands a nonverbal grade schooler tell him what’s going on.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Wearing a dark grey suit, Williams mostly sat silent and stared ahead as the Trans’ relatives spoke Tuesday.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease.
    Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • This isn’t just due to Donald Trump’s enthusiastic endorsements or Kamala Harris’s reserved nod to the industry.
    Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • After the plea, Huey, wearing a brown suit, made a short, reserved statement.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The major airlines have largely been mum about the programs and their profitability, only referencing them in their filings and public statements.
    Chris Isidore, CNN, 8 Sep. 2024
  • Disney and Lucasfilm have mostly been mum about the lawsuit.
    Justin Klawans, theweek, 20 Feb. 2024
Adjective
  • The south coast was covered by Risdon Beazley Ltd., a firm named for its taciturn founder and based in Southampton.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Ever since 2008’s Taken opened up a surprisingly durable late-career reinvention for Liam Neeson as a taciturn action star of tough-guy dad thrillers, frequently dispatching lowlifes who mess with his family, it’s become the norm to expect more of the same.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Her older roommate, Prabha, whose uncommunicative husband now works in Germany, is lonely.
    Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Me about uncommunicative guys who lack intent and she about self-sabotaging the nicest guy she’s ever dated.
    R29 Team, refinery29.com, 2 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • During that time, the laconic Puddy began dating Seinfeld's friend Elaine, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Trump cannot stop talking, especially about himself; Australians are laconic and taciturn.
    Michael Fullilove, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
Adjective
  • Mikko Rantanen spoke bluntly about Nichushkin, saying the quiet part out loud.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Find a quiet spot away from city lights, lay back, and enjoy the cosmos while sharing stories with friends.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024

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“Nonspeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspeaking. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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