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Examples of quietude in a Sentence
after his tantrum, the toddler lapsed into an exhausted quietude and fell asleep
the quietude of the early morning was broken only by the occasional chirping of birds
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But if Saul has seemingly changed little over the years, the current Wen Chang bears the calculated quietude of someone who’s used to being watched.
Connie (Nicole Tung), Manford’s cousin and primary adviser, is excited for his success but worried that his reckless ways will land him trouble.
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Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024
Leverage the quietude of dawn, often the most productive time of day, by adjusting your schedule to wake up early.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
In the winter stillness on a frozen lake, a man’s gleeful howl torpedoed the quietude.
—Julia Daye, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2024
At work, Fran’s quietude exists against the mundane chatter of her co-workers.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2024
Despite the quietude of the music, which at times bordered on morose, the xx became unexpectedly influential, transcending their status as indie darlings.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2023
But even in the context of previous Rolls-Royces, the electric Spectre represents a step change in quietude.
—Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 3 July 2023
For more information on ICF visit savingcranes.org. Boundary Waters recognized for its quietude The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota has been named a Wilderness Quiet Park due to its lack of human noise.
—Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2023
And while her onscreen persona in Focus Features’ Book Club: The Next Chapter might be palling around the world, Bergen appreciates the quietude of her coastal L.A. home.
—Sean Santiago, ELLE Decor, 16 May 2023
Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024
Leverage the quietude of dawn, often the most productive time of day, by adjusting your schedule to wake up early.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
In the winter stillness on a frozen lake, a man’s gleeful howl torpedoed the quietude.
—Julia Daye, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2024
At work, Fran’s quietude exists against the mundane chatter of her co-workers.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2024
Despite the quietude of the music, which at times bordered on morose, the xx became unexpectedly influential, transcending their status as indie darlings.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2023
But even in the context of previous Rolls-Royces, the electric Spectre represents a step change in quietude.
—Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 3 July 2023
For more information on ICF visit savingcranes.org. Boundary Waters recognized for its quietude The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota has been named a Wilderness Quiet Park due to its lack of human noise.
—Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2023
And while her onscreen persona in Focus Features’ Book Club: The Next Chapter might be palling around the world, Bergen appreciates the quietude of her coastal L.A. home.
—Sean Santiago, ELLE Decor, 16 May 2023
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“Quietude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quietude. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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quietude
noun
qui·etude
ˈkwī-ə-ˌt(y)üd 
: the state of being quiet : tranquillity
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