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
But Burlakov stayed tight-lipped about the interior, banning any photos.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
The Russos have remained tight-lipped about the plots of both Doomsday and Secret Wars.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
The investigation, which authorities have been tight-lipped about, will likely include an assessment of her mental health, interviews with witnesses and an autopsy of the infant, per Bitton and Lesot.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The elderly residents are tight-lipped, offering nothing to firefighters and paramedics.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
The Russos have remained tight-lipped about the plots of both Doomsday and Secret Wars.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
The investigation, which authorities have been tight-lipped about, will likely include an assessment of her mental health, interviews with witnesses and an autopsy of the infant, per Bitton and Lesot.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The elderly residents are tight-lipped, offering nothing to firefighters and paramedics.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tight-lipped
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-lipped
Adjective
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Musk was silent on his X platform in the wake of Crawford’s victory, reposting a message about Vietnam and tariffs but nothing on the Supreme Court contest.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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While the Kardashians have remained publicly silent in response to his latest outburst, Ye’s ongoing battle with his former in-laws continues to play out in the public eye.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Without trust, teams experience: • Communication Breakdowns: Team members become reserved and hesitant to provide feedback or voice concerns.—
Dr. Jennifer Bryant,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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At the start of episode 8, Cara, a reserved 29-year-old In-N-Out worker, had the cash in her box, while her bestie Samantha, a 41-year-old cop pretending to be a stay-at-home mom, had a clue that the secret millionaire was someone with two sisters.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Clean lines, streamlined silhouettes, and restrained details result in impactful simplicity, which is exactly what a minimalist bride aspires for.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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Frank and vulnerable, her restrained vocal performance is the perfect pairing for Sundae Beats’ lush, ethereal soundscape.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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