as in silent
tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination)
the cabinet official is usually tight-lipped about her private life
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Recent Examples of tight-lipped
Both camps are quite tight-lipped about the record attempts and won’t disclose details on their strategies.
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Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
However, Bravo remains tight-lipped on the lineup, and no cast members have been confirmed.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
And though the Kelce family has remained relatively tight-lipped about Travis’ high-profile love life, Jason did share his sweet memories of his brother's early days with Swift during a February episode of The Steam Room podcast.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 7 May 2025
As locals remain tight-lipped about the incident, rumors swirl about the mysterious fate of the donkey in this secluded mountain town.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for tight-lipped
Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
However, Bravo remains tight-lipped on the lineup, and no cast members have been confirmed.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
And though the Kelce family has remained relatively tight-lipped about Travis’ high-profile love life, Jason did share his sweet memories of his brother's early days with Swift during a February episode of The Steam Room podcast.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 7 May 2025
As locals remain tight-lipped about the incident, rumors swirl about the mysterious fate of the donkey in this secluded mountain town.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-lipped
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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“Tight-lipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-lipped. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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