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Synonyms
Examples of quiescence in a Sentence
the resort community's social scene is lively during the summer but undergoes a deep quiescence during the long winter
was struck by the elk's quiescence as it just stood there in the clearing
Recent Examples on the Web
After a period of quiescence, Panasonic agreed to aggressively invest in the business.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The thing that stood out was the relative quiescence engendered by economic growth.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2010
As for Eyjafjallajökull itself, the eruption still appears to be in a state of quiescence, with little more than steam coming from the vent.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2010
Like quiescence, aggressive defense is a tactic of last resort.
—Jeff Wise, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2010
After a few years of quiescence, all signs point to mega-mergers reappearing on the horizon.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
The possibility of support from China and Russia—coupled with the quiescence of Western democracies—will allow many governments to be less responsive to their citizens and cater to a narrow elite.
—Foreign Affairs, 20 Sep. 2023
But failing to supply electricity carries economic and political risks, especially for nations whose authoritarian regimes have governed according to a simple rule: cheap basic services in exchange for public quiescence.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2023
After a period of relative quiescence, the regime now feels strong enough to push back, not only against the material strength and physical presence of the United States and its democratic allies but also against the insidious threat of their liberal democratic ideals.
—Aaron L. Friedberg, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2020
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1631, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near quiescence
Cite this Entry
“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiescence. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
quiescence
noun
qui·es·cence
kwī-ˈes-ᵊn(t)s
kwē-
: the quality or state of being quiescent
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