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stillness

[stil-nis] / ˈstɪl nɪs /


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She adds that Reynolds has “a stillness, an economy of movement and an economy of expression that I find so striking.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The Baroque artist from Seville painted scenes of monastic stillness in astonishing detail.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Her comedic jabs at the American economy and humorous reflections juxtapose somber moments of stillness in the midst of her struggles.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

The investor team found the stubbornly analog machines appealing: At a time when people mediate so many experiences through glowing screens, Tower Optical’s viewers offered something increasingly rare: stillness.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

“Jay,” I called again, my voice ringing out over the stillness.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce




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