quietude
Example Sentences
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For some viewers, quietude may yield to boredom.
From New York Times
To her great credit, Barber has made a particular effort to accent quietude in her work.
From Salon
The EQS’s body is also packed with insulation to enhance the luxurious quietude inherent in electric propulsion.
From New York Times
The way Hurston plumbs the quietude and power of her main character’s inner life is profound and beautiful.
From Seattle Times
There’s peace and quietude in Plaquemines Parish, among the citrus groves, oil refineries and the salty breeze.
From New York Times
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