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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
entered the hushed interior of the Gothic church
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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
Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Gathered around the couch, in a spacious living room soundtracked by hushed jazz piano, her little sister disassociates with headphones while her pops casually chats to her stepmother; observing from a wheelchair is her 94-year-old great-grandmother.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Encounters with Skinwalkers are often described in hushed tones, and the belief in their existence persists.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Just downhill from their lunch spot, Carl and Teig made a plan in hushed tones that would take them back to camp by sunset.
—Devon O’Neil, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
Many others compared the hushed dessert request to another viral moment where Biggy Norris of the Norris Nuts quietly asked for a caramel slice after surgery.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Did someone mention Ha’s Snack Bar in a hushed tone?
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
In Los Angeles, the tapes revealed insiders cutting deals in hushed tones.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
One storyline that will be at the forefront of season 3 centers on Wednesday's Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Inside, the mood was hushed, reverent.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
The murky glass atriums that soar over the retail corridors, now hushed and sleepy.
—Hazlitt, 10 Dec. 2025
Other times it's hushed as people take it all in and use the moment to reflect.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Nov. 2025
The vibe is hushed and calming.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
When Florida arrived in the locker room after falling to USF 18-16 in upset fashion Saturday, the few conversations that persisted were hushed.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
This was a somber visit, and the group was reverent, hushed.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Ehle and Alex Sarrigeorgiou shine in Jaclyn Bethany’s hushed yet deeply felt drama of art and desire.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
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The teaser opens with a hushed, reverent moment in the recording studio.
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Mendoza hushed any critics in the Rose Bowl, providing both the stats and the subtle moments.
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The lightweight fabric is also quiet, so you won’t be awoken from crinkling material.—
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The family settled in a quiet residential street of older homes and multifamily buildings, some front porches festooned with pride flags still twinkling with holiday lights.—
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In Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man, a tranquil church becomes the scene of a shocking (and seemingly impossible) murder.—
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The Corn Islands Flung more than 40 miles off the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua, the Corn Islands have long been spoken of by in-the-know travelers looking for a truly tranquil escape.—
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
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For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.—
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But more recently, cupcakes have cooled.—
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Demand for these models has cooled significantly thanks to saturation and intense competition from brands like Tesla, Mercedes, Audi, and BMW.—
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Jena asked, for which she was shushed), that was spotted and strong enough to kill a man.—
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The mayor called on the community to remain peaceful in the aftermath.—
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But once inside, as the crackling fire quickly warms you up, there’s no better feeling after hours on the trail than dropping your backpack on the floor, taking off your boots and settling in for a few days of peaceful escape.—
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Opposite a serene Rooney Mara and a raging Claire Foy, Buckley is a lone dissenting voice in Sarah Polley’s heart-wrenching portrait of a group of women and girls in an isolated Mennonite colony who are debating how to respond to a series of brutal attacks from the men in their community.—
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The serene pool and hot tub area is no different, decorated with native plants and nestled into the landscape; the walls encasing the pool deck are a nearly identical hue to the surrounding mountains.—
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As Jaclyn and Kate wax poetic about a dream vacation that never happened, Laurie’s weary, silent glances seem to tee up an explosive confrontation.—
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Tisdale refused to stay silent, and texted the group after being left behind on another plan.—
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“Hushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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