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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance preferred the relaxing quietness of the mall in the early morning, before the frenzy of shopping began later in the day
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound the tense quietness of the crowd as it anxiously awaited the announcement of the winner
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Recent Examples of quietness The work ethic is there, but so are the routines, the quirks, the quietness, the edge. —
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026 This one strikes a mid-century chord with its wide face and retro time display, with an atomic dial and silent-sweep movement to maximize quietness. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026 There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness. —Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026 Not with the quietness of a disease already in her brain; not drugged and almost constantly sleeping. —Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026 While Sabalenka’s emotions intensified, Rybakina maintained a determined quietness throughout. —John Pye, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026 Combine that with EVs’ inherent benefits—quietness, smoothness, and low operating costs—and the case for electrification becomes irresistible. —Alex Hewitt, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026 There is also a lot to appreciate in the quietness of the season. —Morayo Ogunbayo, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026 Morchhale explains that quietness should not be mistaken for passive surrender. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026 This one strikes a mid-century chord with its wide face and retro time display, with an atomic dial and silent-sweep movement to maximize quietness. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026 There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness. —Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026 Not with the quietness of a disease already in her brain; not drugged and almost constantly sleeping. —Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026 While Sabalenka’s emotions intensified, Rybakina maintained a determined quietness throughout. —John Pye, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026 Combine that with EVs’ inherent benefits—quietness, smoothness, and low operating costs—and the case for electrification becomes irresistible. —Alex Hewitt, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026 There is also a lot to appreciate in the quietness of the season. —Morayo Ogunbayo, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026 Morchhale explains that quietness should not be mistaken for passive surrender. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietness
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.— Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.— Marisa McMillan, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
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Wrestlers had always operated under a code of silence, known as kayfabe, that forbade acknowledging that the entire thing was scripted.— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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The others include a teenage star of video games; a young woman awaiting a heart transplant; a priest with a vow of silence; a guard with a grudge against the bank; a fake receptionist; and Ernest’s fiancé, Juliette.— Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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The sage green tint provides a sense of serenity and notes of calm, accented by nature’s favorite color.— Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
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But that noise had a stillness, a serenity, a smoothness that’s missing from modern life.— Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
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Rent a canoe or kayak and bask in the blissful quiet of the wilderness.— Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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For a brief window, the desert is abuzz with activity, a living counterpoint to its usual quiet.— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Quietness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/quietness. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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