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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
entered the hushed interior of the Gothic church
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the hushed lake was smooth as glass the morning after the storm
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
a hushed sickroom
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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
hushed negotiations between the two countries
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as in cooled
to become still and orderly
the whole room hushed when the queen made her entrance
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as in quieted (down)
to stop talking
the principal asked the children to hush and pay attention during the ceremony
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Recent Examples of hushed
Luke Smith, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The 12-track effort is full of wide, sprawling arrangements that segue from hushed and contemplative to liberated.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
Omniscience gives way to a motley chorus of inner monologues and hushed conversations, kitchen table squabbles, restless thoughts, wistful memories.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
The hushed silence spoke with more power than the words that eventually followed.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, the hushed ending of the Adagio was spoiled by immediate applause.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Few sounds break the hushed winter spell of this 280-acre retreat surrounded by North Woods.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
While its skyline and tree canopy share visual prominence from the rooms, both are soon forgotten in the hushed Old Hollywood panache of its supper club, The Betty.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Though usually best appreciated in hushed versions, the glorious vocalizing of this trio captivates.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Down at the finish line, the crowd hushed.
—Will Graves, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
In the more than a month that has passed since team, state and local leadership unveiled plans to bring game day to KCK in the 2031 season, negotiations have remained largely hushed.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Immediately, his teacher hushed him.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Egregiously, Michelin stars were never meant for taco stands — not in the modern era when the guide’s definition of greatness has so often meant white tablecloths, hushed dining rooms and pricey tasting menus.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Bryant, who was mostly hushed about specific details to the investigation, said that a vehicle linked to McKee was seen arriving in the area of the Tepes' residence just before the killings are believed to have taken place, and leaving the area shortly after.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The air is hushed, the water glassy.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Mendoza hushed any critics in the Rose Bowl, providing both the stats and the subtle moments.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
But Williams’ unveiled the livery of its new car, the FW48, on Tuesday in a more hushed fashion than anticipated.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The 12-track effort is full of wide, sprawling arrangements that segue from hushed and contemplative to liberated.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
Omniscience gives way to a motley chorus of inner monologues and hushed conversations, kitchen table squabbles, restless thoughts, wistful memories.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
The hushed silence spoke with more power than the words that eventually followed.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, the hushed ending of the Adagio was spoiled by immediate applause.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Few sounds break the hushed winter spell of this 280-acre retreat surrounded by North Woods.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
While its skyline and tree canopy share visual prominence from the rooms, both are soon forgotten in the hushed Old Hollywood panache of its supper club, The Betty.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Though usually best appreciated in hushed versions, the glorious vocalizing of this trio captivates.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Verb
Now, all is hushed and warm, and there is marble beneath our feet.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Down at the finish line, the crowd hushed.
—Will Graves, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
In the more than a month that has passed since team, state and local leadership unveiled plans to bring game day to KCK in the 2031 season, negotiations have remained largely hushed.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Immediately, his teacher hushed him.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Egregiously, Michelin stars were never meant for taco stands — not in the modern era when the guide’s definition of greatness has so often meant white tablecloths, hushed dining rooms and pricey tasting menus.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Bryant, who was mostly hushed about specific details to the investigation, said that a vehicle linked to McKee was seen arriving in the area of the Tepes' residence just before the killings are believed to have taken place, and leaving the area shortly after.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The air is hushed, the water glassy.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Mendoza hushed any critics in the Rose Bowl, providing both the stats and the subtle moments.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
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Frontcourt production would rely on the Brazile-Richmond-Pringle trio again, should Ewin have a second quiet performance in a row.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Meghan Markle forwent her usual quiet luxury style for Old Hollywood glamour in a custom Harbison Studio dress at the annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala Honoring Tina Knowles on Saturday night in Los Angeles.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Guillen and her husband purchased the park — just feet from the typically tranquil Guadalupe River — as a retirement investment built on steady cash flow.—
Gretchen Butwid,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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While the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have been relatively tranquil this winter, the Los Angeles Dodgers added to their embarrassment of riches by signing four-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and three-time All-Star closer Edwin Díaz.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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During the sentencing hearing that began last week, prosecutors revealed the previously confidential contents of a handwritten note with Thompson's name and the shooting date found at his family's house in the Hedingham subdivision.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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All calls will be kept confidential.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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This past offseason started hot and then slowly cooled into a generally unexciting paste.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Their experiments revealed how hydrogen interacted with silicon and oxygen in nanostructures as the metal cooled, with the ratio of hydrogen to silicon being roughly 1 to 1.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jena asked, for which she was shushed), that was spotted and strong enough to kill a man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While Iran has long maintained its nuclear program is peaceful, the West and the International Atomic Energy Agency say Tehran had an organized military program to seek the bomb up until 2003.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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While Iran has long maintained its nuclear program is peaceful, the West and the International Atomic Energy Agency say Tehran had an organized military program to seek the bomb up until 2003.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For glam, Union’s pixie cut hairdo was coiffed with a modern touch, and her makeup included clean, serene details like bold brows, lightly lined eyes and a neutral lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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At L'Auberge de Sedona's serene spa, options include alternative treatments like chakra-balancing massages and Reiki, as well as body scrubs to make dry skin glow.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While current work on the development is silent, crews are only waiting for county permits to build, the developer said.—
Larry Seward,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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History has shown us time and again that meaningful change often begins when young people refuse to stay silent.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Hushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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