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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
dozing in the warm stillness of a summer afternoon
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as in silence
incapacity for or restraint from speaking
from the couple's tense stillness I sensed that they had been quarreling just before I arrived
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as in quietness
the near or complete absence of sound
the only thing that broke the stillness of the garden was the droning of a bee
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Recent Examples of stillness
On days when my mind felt overstimulated, a few minutes of slower breathing or humming offered a physical cue that things were stable—without requiring stillness, silence or concentration.
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Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Orest, who has worked at the plant for almost twenty-eight years, said that the stillness got to him most during his night shifts.
—Michael Holtz, New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2026
The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
The stillness and calm feel comparable to being out in nature, far removed from the roars of automobile engines and the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The stillness of the unincorporated community is what drew Nancy Guthrie and her family to the area decades ago.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
To teach her not battle, but stillness.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Many owners commit capital too quickly, not because the opportunity is strong, but because stillness feels uncomfortable.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Through the smallest facial shifts and precise physical stillness, the actor conveys a full inner life.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Orest, who has worked at the plant for almost twenty-eight years, said that the stillness got to him most during his night shifts.
—Michael Holtz, New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2026
The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
The stillness and calm feel comparable to being out in nature, far removed from the roars of automobile engines and the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The stillness of the unincorporated community is what drew Nancy Guthrie and her family to the area decades ago.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
To teach her not battle, but stillness.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Many owners commit capital too quickly, not because the opportunity is strong, but because stillness feels uncomfortable.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Through the smallest facial shifts and precise physical stillness, the actor conveys a full inner life.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stillness
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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Playing 40 minutes of perhaps unfamiliar material before getting to the hits sounds challenging and, to be sure, some of the more lubricated audience members sat in stunned silence.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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There was a second of stunned silence before the room erupted in boos and jeers.—
JJ Holmes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 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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But in a place like Finland, serenity never means lack of edge.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Lotus flowers and clear blue waters bring serenity to bright, red-orange aura designs and gold chrome linework.—
Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 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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“Stillness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stillness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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