as in silent
given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge
the studio has been tight-mouthed about how the show's cliff-hanger season finale will be resolved
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-mouthed
Adjective
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Our tester noted that the sleep mode is almost completely silent, which is useful if your kid or their roommate is a light sleeper.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 July 2025 -
The rest of the Royals’ lineup remained silent as the Marlins earned a series victory with a 3-1 win at LoanDepot Park.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Sonic internet plans: A guide Here's a closer look at Sonic internet offerings: Sonic Fusion Fiber 1 Gigabit Sonic's Fusion Fiber 1 GB plan is the slowest plan option, but speeds are still fast enough for high internet usage.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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This is a beautiful fish, much more colorful and brighter overall than its close cousin, the bluegill, which anglers love.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Sure, Texas has plenty of sleepy towns, dusty ranchland and quiet downtowns that rarely see a crowd.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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This gives players a chance to play out some tender, quiet scenes in between the blades and the blood. iHunt Oftentimes, demon hunters are part of secretive organizations or bloodlines with thousand year histories.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Generations of visitors to Grand Canyon National Park's quieter, more alpine North Rim have been greeted by elk, bison, mule deer and the possibility of encounters with more secretive species like mountain lions, the Kaibab squirrel and the California condor.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Fractures in a secretive Democratic donor group A very underground effort among Indiana's wealthiest liberal donors to pool their money and spend it on progressive causes, outside the struggling state Democratic party structure, is showing signs of fracture.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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There’s also the closemouthed, menacing technician who lives on a houseboat and raises snakes; the actress first hired for the show’s leading part who dropped out of the role before shooting began; and the unknown burglar who fled the frightened player’s house.—
Tom Nolan,
WSJ,
23 Dec. 2022
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Hutton’s gaptoothed smile replaced the closemouthed gaze and white eyeliner of Vogue models of the 1960s.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
25 Dec. 2021
Adjective
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Transformed into a swan by the evil sorcerer Rothbart, Odette and Siegfried's love faces an impossible battle against dark forces.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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Number two, male, white, tall, gray hair, dark eyes.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Compliance Simplified One can interpret the intention behind ASC 820 as aiding prudent investment decision making by increasing consistency, transparency and comparability in financial reporting.—
Tomas Milar,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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In accordance with the new laws that went into effect on July 1, condominium association directors are now able to use their best efforts with community reserve funds to make prudent investment decisions.—
L. Chere Trigg,
Miami Herald,
17 July 2025
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“Tight-mouthed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-mouthed. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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