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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
after his tantrum, the toddler lapsed into an exhausted quietude and fell asleep
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
the quietude of the early morning was broken only by the occasional chirping of birds
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Recent Examples of quietude
Another Island Looking for a little extra quietude?
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2024
All Howze’s quietude and care, then, make the activity all the more forcibly unsettling.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2024
But if Saul has seemingly changed little over the years, the current Wen Chang bears the calculated quietude of someone who’s used to being watched.
Connie (Nicole Tung), Manford’s cousin and primary adviser, is excited for his success but worried that his reckless ways will land him trouble.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024
Leverage the quietude of dawn, often the most productive time of day, by adjusting your schedule to wake up early.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2024
All Howze’s quietude and care, then, make the activity all the more forcibly unsettling.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2024
But if Saul has seemingly changed little over the years, the current Wen Chang bears the calculated quietude of someone who’s used to being watched.
Connie (Nicole Tung), Manford’s cousin and primary adviser, is excited for his success but worried that his reckless ways will land him trouble.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024
Leverage the quietude of dawn, often the most productive time of day, by adjusting your schedule to wake up early.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for quietude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietude
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There was no braying and shouting that often marks debates in the House of Commons and speeches were considered respectfully and heard in silence.BRIAN MELLEY AND PAN PYLAS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Trotters looked around in silence as the camera lingered on them, and, after a few seconds, crew members could be heard talking in the background.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Those looking for ultimate serenity should consider Sparkling Hill Resort and Spa, an adult-only (16+) property in Vernon initially built by the Swarovski family.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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And so, when his recording and stage schedule allows, the 39-year-old makes time for serenity—and for indulging his love of romantic French opera, as a listener rather than a singer.Nora Taylor, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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In the quiet of the nearby waiting room, Jerry and Lisa prayed and worried.Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
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Katie Ledecky’s Gold Medal Mind-Set Bidens Border Crackdown Could Disproportionately Affect Families Israeli news outlets break the quiet of the Sabbath to cover the release of four hostages.New York Times, New York Times, 8 June 2024
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“Quietude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quietude. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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