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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
after his tantrum, the toddler lapsed into an exhausted quietude and fell asleep
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
the quietude of the early morning was broken only by the occasional chirping of birds
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Recent Examples of quietude
With a meditative perspective on the everyday, Saleh presents a world of slowness and quietude, offering a space of respite amid a world so often filled with confusion and chaos.
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Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Rather than nightlife, visitors come seeking quietude.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Coherence brings a quality of quietude to listening, clarity to perception and graceful power to action.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
One of the boons of dark-sky traveling is appreciating the quietude that comes with darkness.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2025
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Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Rather than nightlife, visitors come seeking quietude.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Coherence brings a quality of quietude to listening, clarity to perception and graceful power to action.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
One of the boons of dark-sky traveling is appreciating the quietude that comes with darkness.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietude
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Leonard’s silence, a cornerstone of the seven-time All-Star’s personality, is part of what makes the 34-year-old Moreno Valley product a compelling figure in the NBA.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Upscale wellness resorts advertised the idea that a guest could come and experience meditation and spiritual healing without having to sleep on a floor, abstain from alcohol, or take a vow of silence.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rafael Manuel’s Filipiñana opens with a provocation coyly disguised as serenity.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Oceana was rooted in serenity and calm, the type of energy Santa Monica is known for.—
Jessika Hardy,
Refinery29,
13 Feb. 2026
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Not with the quietness of a disease already in her brain; not drugged and almost constantly sleeping.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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While Sabalenka’s emotions intensified, Rybakina maintained a determined quietness throughout.—
John Pye,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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When the crashing stopped, an eerie quiet fell over the highway.—
Nichole Manna,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since the departure of National Guardsmen from the state, there has been an uneasy quiet in Portland.—
James Ross Gardner,
New Yorker,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Quietude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quietude. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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