moment of silence
noun phrase
: a short period of silent thought or prayer
The crowd observed a moment of silence for those who died in the tragedy.
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Security was tight and, before the traditional midnight fireworks, the iconic Harbor Bridge was illuminated in white as a symbol of peace and unity while the Australian city paused for a moment of silence for the victims.
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Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
Residents and visitors held a moment of silence one hour before midnight as an image of a menorah was projected onto the side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2025
Although the bride's mother could no longer be physically present for the intimate ceremony, she was honored through a moment of silence and an open chair.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
The Patriots held a moment of silence for the victims before their game against the Buffalo Bills.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
Residents and visitors held a moment of silence one hour before midnight as an image of a menorah was projected onto the side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2025
Although the bride's mother could no longer be physically present for the intimate ceremony, she was honored through a moment of silence and an open chair.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
The Patriots held a moment of silence for the victims before their game against the Buffalo Bills.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Moment of silence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moment%20of%20silence. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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