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as in quietly
without motion
the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor
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as in however
in spite of that
their star player was injured in yesterday's game; still, it looks like he will be able to play today
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the town's streets are usually still and peopleless in the early morning hours
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the air was ominously still as dark clouds gathered in the distance
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
in the still of the forest he could relax and forget his worries
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a loud noise shattered the still of the night
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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Recent Examples of still
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
And Tre Jones still hasn’t been cleared to remove a walking boot.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Though the studio had already hired a still photographer to capture scenes for promotional use, Morton was brought on board to serve as the production’s documentarian for the 10 weeks of filming.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
There are stills and storyboards from media adaptations, fashions, a replica art studio (both digital and traditional) and an interactive feature that allows visitors to control the actions of an onscreen mech robot using poses and gestures.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Kevin Barry, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
As the lens stilled on Wren, he was seen digging his hand into a massive plate of french fries and chicken nuggets.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
The technology is still in early development, with most experiments confined to research labs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
And Tre Jones still hasn’t been cleared to remove a walking boot.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Videos are the trickiest to spot, with people being 36% less likely to spot a deepfake when compared to a still image.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Though the studio had already hired a still photographer to capture scenes for promotional use, Morton was brought on board to serve as the production’s documentarian for the 10 weeks of filming.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
When Levinson first flashes back to Frank and Vito’s early days, the production boosts credibility by presenting vintage black-and-white stills, doctored to include the cast.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
There are stills and storyboards from media adaptations, fashions, a replica art studio (both digital and traditional) and an interactive feature that allows visitors to control the actions of an onscreen mech robot using poses and gestures.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
The horse stilled herself utterly and fixed the lashes of the long stare on him and he was bound.
—Kevin Barry, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
As the lens stilled on Wren, he was seen digging his hand into a massive plate of french fries and chicken nuggets.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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Rosso was however adamant to share that the flamboyant silver piece already generated buzz.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Given the way the Dodgers have swung the bats lately, however, Chicago didn’t need it.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Today By Paulina Berges Nestled within Okazaki on a quiet residential road, Shinsho-an feels more like a private home than a hotel.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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And in a culture that often asks women to go faster, do more, and present themselves perfectly, the act of cooking something small and lovely—just because—is its own quiet form of resistance.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The drinks will also be offered at Outstanding in the Field, which will set its long table for the 10th year in a row in the tranquil hideaway of the VIP Rose Garden.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Select from among hardy and tropical water lilies (Nymphaea) and lotus plants (Nelumbo) for a colorful, yet tranquil addition to your backyard space.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This silence, in turn, helps contribute to a lack of significant action — both individually and socially, the researchers argue.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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So witnessing my own professional society choose silence in this moment hit differently.—
Angel Algarin,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The confrontation stopped and restarted as the man appeared to try to get the knife away from Perez over the fence.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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When the American money stopped flowing, the local soup kitchen closed and Ms. Musa went out searching for food.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The gin-clear waters below huddle together into emerald pools while the soothing soundtrack of every drop on its journey invigorates the senses and calms the soul.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Traditionally the company that fires the starting gun for entertainment and tech numbers every three months, Netflix may be a calming place to start this time.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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One day at the Scottish Open, a volunteer held up the quiet sign and shushed the crowd as Morikawa prepared to hit from the fairway.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Fathers shushed babbling toddlers as their wives snuck out to change infants’ diapers.—
Carlos Nogueras Ramos,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Indexes nevertheless did keep swinging between losses and gains Monday after Trump’s latest tariff threat, in part because hope still remains in markets that negotiations may still come.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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The president nevertheless has called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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