quietude

Example Sentences

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From serene nature retreats to silent walking, the quest for quietude has become one of modern travel’s latest trends.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2024

At work, Fran’s quietude exists against the mundane chatter of her co-workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2024

This state of subatomic quietude is critical to detect minute dark matter signatures.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2024

“There is quietude in the market,” Woodham said, observing that bidding was on the stingier side, with increments of $50,000 rather than the gonzo $10 million leaps of yesteryear.

From New York Times • May 16, 2023

It was a period of quietude, a kind of spiritual preparation for the trials of manhood that lay ahead.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela