as in static
not moving
The deer stood there absolutely motionless, listening attentively.
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Recent Examples of motionless
But Avedon, an artist who became a legend by making motionless images feel vibrant and frenetic, lends himself uniquely well to the format.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
After a puff of smoke, the calf fell to its side, appearing motionless.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Suliman stood motionless while Infantino and Rajoub continued an impassioned conversation which lasted several minutes.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The world's first motionless picture.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
As one pipe blows up under their feet, two mercs go motionless and begin to drift away into the void.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Video from the scene showed Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters using a jack to raise the wreckage of a car off a motionless person and check for vital signs.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Another group of visitors lay motionless on the pyramid’s platform to avoid being targeted.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Some people threw themselves to the ground and lay motionless to avoid detection.
—Maria Verza, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
After a puff of smoke, the calf fell to its side, appearing motionless.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Suliman stood motionless while Infantino and Rajoub continued an impassioned conversation which lasted several minutes.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The world's first motionless picture.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
As one pipe blows up under their feet, two mercs go motionless and begin to drift away into the void.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Video from the scene showed Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters using a jack to raise the wreckage of a car off a motionless person and check for vital signs.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Another group of visitors lay motionless on the pyramid’s platform to avoid being targeted.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Some people threw themselves to the ground and lay motionless to avoid detection.
—Maria Verza, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motionless
Adjective
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These minimalist pants are also made from a stretchy, anti-static material that offers UPF 50+ sun protection.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Because courtroom’s, by their nature, can be very static.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The Rum Shack pool bar served frozen drinks that paired well with a soundtrack of reggae music throughout the deck.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Crispy bacon adds richness to fast-cooking fresh tortellini, balanced with the bright flavor of frozen peas.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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On Monday, officers visited the suspect's apartment building, where a building manager allegedly positively identified him from a still image of him inside Sal's on 5th.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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In the still-life composition, a cheeky visual lesson on the collision and convergence of cultures, the jar holds flowers, cactus and edible Mexican treats influenced by Chinese and Filipino flavors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub (and Natura Bisse amenities) is separated from the bedroom by a set of wooden shutters that can be opened to reveal the room and the outdoor view beyond, if desired.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Handcrafted accents throughout the eco-friendly property include wooden spiral staircases, colorful mosaic kitchen backsplashes, and a 32-foot-tall stone chimney in the main lodge.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Stock the table with blank sheets of paper and envelopes to write on and decorate with colorful pens, stickers, stamps, and stencils.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Nobody is seriously floating Bob Iger or Howard Schultz as a 2028 presidential prospect — the business-builder, centrist blank canvas onto which Americans might project their hopes and dreams.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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“Motionless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motionless. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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