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Recent Examples of nonspeaking
Finally, a shout-out to actor Ryan Cooper, who plays the dead man, for the most part a nonspeaking role.
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Gary Thompson, Philly.com, 15 June 2017
Gary Thompson, Philly.com, 15 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspeaking
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Without spoiling too much, the jungle becomes the backdrop for a wordless dance, the two men getting to know each other under the skin.Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
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Noah, prompted by Eli to recall his mysterious past, enters a wordless state of terror; Eli, increasingly agitated, demands a nonverbal grade schooler tell him what’s going on.Alison Herman, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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The Nanu Arc has a vintage feel with modern capabilities like a gradual wake alarm, silent clock movement, and a fully repairable build.Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Hollywood epic sees Chazelle embrace an aesthetic of decadence and depravity to showcase the outrageous excess of 1920s Hollywood, as the industry transitions from silent pictures to the talkies.Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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By that time, most of the people who came to watch had cleared the sales floor for the more inviting environs of their idling black cars or their reserved table at Mr. Chow.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Breznik’s husband, Matjaž, a reserved and soft-spoken man, is her sous-chef.Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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The major airlines have largely been mum about the programs and their profitability, only referencing them in their filings and public statements.Chris Isidore, CNN, 8 Sep. 2024
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Disney and Lucasfilm have mostly been mum about the lawsuit.Justin Klawans, theweek, 20 Feb. 2024
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The south coast was covered by Risdon Beazley Ltd., a firm named for its taciturn founder and based in Southampton.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ever since 2008’s Taken opened up a surprisingly durable late-career reinvention for Liam Neeson as a taciturn action star of tough-guy dad thrillers, frequently dispatching lowlifes who mess with his family, it’s become the norm to expect more of the same.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Often, a less qualified candidate who displays high energy and eagerness can outshine a more qualified individual who appears disinterested and uncommunicative.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Sasse was uncommunicative and sometimes unresponsive to the university’s students and staff.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2024
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During that time, the laconic Puddy began dating Seinfeld's friend Elaine, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump cannot stop talking, especially about himself; Australians are laconic and taciturn.Michael Fullilove, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
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Mikko Rantanen spoke bluntly about Nichushkin, saying the quiet part out loud.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Find a quiet spot away from city lights, lay back, and enjoy the cosmos while sharing stories with friends.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Nonspeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspeaking. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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