1
as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the resort community's social scene is lively during the summer but undergoes a deep quiescence during the long winter
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in inertia
lack of action or activity
was struck by the elk's quiescence as it just stood there in the clearing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of quiescence
Through the night, melatonin production rises, putting cells into a deeper state of quiescence.
—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Russian state propaganda is formidable, but sufficient economic hardship could disturb the quiescence of Russian society.
—
Celeste A. Wallander,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Sep. 2025
On September 16, 2024, after a long period of quiescence in interest rate policy, the Federal Reserve finally lowered the Fed Funds Rate target – the first downshift in more than 4 years.
—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
But for modern day folks living in Dawson and elsewhere, that recent period of quiescence is actually bad news.
—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for quiescence
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Russian state propaganda is formidable, but sufficient economic hardship could disturb the quiescence of Russian society.
—
Celeste A. Wallander,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Sep. 2025
On September 16, 2024, after a long period of quiescence in interest rate policy, the Federal Reserve finally lowered the Fed Funds Rate target – the first downshift in more than 4 years.
—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
But for modern day folks living in Dawson and elsewhere, that recent period of quiescence is actually bad news.
—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for quiescence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
Noun
-
Since Ecuador lost, Hincapié will serve his red-card suspension during the team’s next international match.
-
The report, released Tuesday, says the jury found that students with disabilities in the district face high rates of absenteeism and suspensions.
Noun
-
Without this deliberate cultural shift, even the most elegant and expensive technical architecture will inevitably stall against the wall of organizational resistance and institutional inertia.
-
Even at its peak, #MeToo felt seismic precisely because the movement was an aberration from the historical norm; nearly a decade later, that norm has reasserted itself with inertia on its side.
Noun
-
The stage is set for unbelievable tension and suspense-building, and it's executed perfectly through Spielberg's directorial prowess with memorable scenes from raptors in the kitchen to a T-Rex in the toilet.
-
The Internet has unintentionally killed the suspense for nearly everything, up to and including concerts.
Noun
-
Is this meant to be a response to Ruthye’s accusation that her inaction has consequences?
-
Healthcare has trained generations of leaders to avoid the visible mistake more than the invisible cost of inaction.
Noun
-
And the inactivity would have driven every last person reading this insane.
-
After a period of inactivity last year, the well began injecting wastewater again last summer, only to be shut down again this March.
Noun
-
Among cool-season grasses, Kentucky bluegrass has a good capacity to survive drought dormancy.
-
Providing your lawn with extra water during times of heat and drought can help prevent some browning and dormancy, but ultimately, cool-season grasses will naturally go dormant in high temperatures.
Noun
-
So a material known for its inertness suddenly shows its true colors and starts to react and act as a catalyst.
Cite this Entry
“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
