silence
noun
absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
Example Sentences
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His framework suggests that when loyalty silences voice instead, exit becomes the only remaining option.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
As children, we sense the edges of these silences without fully grasping them.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
The presenter, known for her off-the-wall questions and deadpan silences, revealed the news in an Instagram post.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Gilligan loves silences and uses them in long stretches, allowing — or, perhaps more accurately, demanding — his audience to figure out what’s happening on their own.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Mama said nothing as Ophie ate, but Ophie had gotten used to her mama’s silences.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
