1
as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
entered the hushed interior of the Gothic church
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2
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
Vanessa Ague,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
The overall mood remains one of hushed sophistication.
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Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Strangers fall into hushed conversation about the state of Jalen Brunson’s knee and Mitchell Robinson’s pinkie.
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David Remnick,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
The music was extremely toned down, delivering a wonderfully hushed and intimate vibe.
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Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Doors of hushed rooms swung open, and the celebration permeated deafening silence.
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Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
At the time, the diagnosis was much more taboo, discussed only with hushed, fearful voices.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
The Spa After a day of sightseeing, guests can retreat to the hushed, subterranean spa, with a Finnish sauna, hammam, and an intimate pool area cocooned under a curving ceiling.
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Alia Akkam,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Or will the hype get hushed in short order?
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households.
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Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.
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Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
Inside the main museum, the galleries are hushed and sunlit, the light filtered through Renzo Piano’s famous roof.
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Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
The atmosphere was hushed and businesslike; this was a routine pretrial hearing, and only a few other spectators joined me in the gallery.
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Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
The rattle inside his body that had played the white noise to his life was hushed.
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Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
But sometimes, hushed moments become the score’s most powerful statement.
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Vanessa Ague,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
The overall mood remains one of hushed sophistication.
—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Strangers fall into hushed conversation about the state of Jalen Brunson’s knee and Mitchell Robinson’s pinkie.
—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
The music was extremely toned down, delivering a wonderfully hushed and intimate vibe.
—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Doors of hushed rooms swung open, and the celebration permeated deafening silence.
—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
At the time, the diagnosis was much more taboo, discussed only with hushed, fearful voices.
—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
The Spa After a day of sightseeing, guests can retreat to the hushed, subterranean spa, with a Finnish sauna, hammam, and an intimate pool area cocooned under a curving ceiling.
—
Alia Akkam,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Verb
Behind the station doors are 150 polished European-style rooms, hushed corridors and a few magnificent surprises.
—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two.
—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Or will the hype get hushed in short order?
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households.
—
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.
—
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
Inside the main museum, the galleries are hushed and sunlit, the light filtered through Renzo Piano’s famous roof.
—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
The atmosphere was hushed and businesslike; this was a routine pretrial hearing, and only a few other spectators joined me in the gallery.
—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
The rattle inside his body that had played the white noise to his life was hushed.
—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
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What was once a quiet corner of the terminal – your reward for loyalty or a hefty annual fee – has turned into a cafeteria for the masses.
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Rather than succumb to the misery of its subject matter, Union County is about the quiet, tedious, and remarkable work that is getting and staying sober — the final product a testament to all that can be achieved.
Adjective
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Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.
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The tranquil beauty of Virginia’s river life unfolds like a folk melody at this waterfront inn located on a private peninsula.
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And when Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte evened the score with a right footed shot from a difficult angle at the 59-minute mark, the stunned stadium went silent, minus two small spirited clots of Cape Verde fans in the East end zone seats.
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The flags are saved for periodic retirement ceremonies that involve reciting a script, standing at attention, a moment of silent reflection, and the subsequent burning.
Adjective
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The Kremlin said the offer was made via confidential channels; Ukrainian officials have not publicly discussed any such proposal.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday let stand a lower-court order that forces former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge to either disclose a confidential source or pay $800 a day in court sanctions.
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Most of the system’s hardware is cooled with direct hot-water cooling, where the cooling elements are attached directly to processors, GPUs and memory modules.
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That’s good news, because many of the sites where residents cooled themselves in years past were closed to the public today.
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But that friendship was betrayed as settlers dried up the Gila with upstream dams and diversions.
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The problem is not that capital dried up; the challenge is that capital has become more concentrated, flowing toward a relatively small group of sectors and companies that fit the current AI investment thesis.
Verb
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As the moment unfolded, Savannah shushed the future king and even briefly placed her hand over his mouth in an effort to keep him composed.
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The Giants offense got shushed Wednesday night by Shohei Ohtani, and their hitters went down almost as quietly against right-hander Emmet Sheehan.
Adjective
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City officials have repeatedly said the overwhelming majority of those celebrations have been peaceful.
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Rocheport is a historic Missouri River village known for its wineries, walkable downtown, and peaceful small-town atmosphere.
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