as in silent
tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination)
a taciturn man, he almost never initiates a conversation
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Recent Examples of taciturn
But so is Smoke, though Jordan gives him a taciturn tenderness.
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Unlike Mitch McConnell, the taciturn and cunning leader at the time, Thune genuinely tried to answer questions.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Although so highly esteemed, the notoriously taciturn director would often frustrate his colleagues by his reticence to explain his directorial intentions.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
After all, it’s been days since she’s had a morsel, and she’s got a taciturn little lion hunter in the oven!
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Unlike Mitch McConnell, the taciturn and cunning leader at the time, Thune genuinely tried to answer questions.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Although so highly esteemed, the notoriously taciturn director would often frustrate his colleagues by his reticence to explain his directorial intentions.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
After all, it’s been days since she’s had a morsel, and she’s got a taciturn little lion hunter in the oven!
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taciturn
Adjective
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While the Trump administration was silent on the details of the document, a New York Times report described it as merely a list of bullet points, not a full draft, citing four officials familiar with the negotiations.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2025
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Proenza Schouler leans toward a silent gesture with its mint green terry dress.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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My ticket was for travel with up to six others in a reserved couchette cabin.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Sprinkle tops evenly with reserved sugar-flour mixture (about 1 1/2 teaspoons each).—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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An all-out self-deprecating ad could be warranted if the goal is to simply raise brand awareness, while a more restrained approach might be needed to avoid distraction if an ad includes technical details about a new product.—
Anton Naianzin,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Plus, How to Use It In Your Home For pattern, using a rug with an oversized, neutral pattern keeps within a restrained palette but still creates visual interest.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Ratajkowski has been fighting the stereotype of the dumb model from the beginning of her career.—
Daniel Jackson,
Allure,
18 July 2017
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Ninety nine percent of all NFL players are explicitly not dumb.—
Andy Benoit,
The MMQB,
10 July 2017
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“Taciturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taciturn. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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