moment of silence
noun phrase
: a short period of silent thought or prayer
The crowd observed a moment of silence for those who died in the tragedy.
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Tommaso Ciampa asked for a moment of silence for the tag team division.
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The holiday is observed in part by the National Moment of Remembrance, which encourages all Americans to pause at 3 p.m. for a moment of silence.
—Karl Mondon, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
Or pause for a moment of silence at 3 p.m. to reflect on the day’s true purpose.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
For nearly 25 years, the National Moment of Remembrance has encouraged Americans to pause for a moment of silence at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The holiday is observed in part by the National Moment of Remembrance, which encourages all Americans to pause at 3 p.m. for a moment of silence.
—Karl Mondon, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
Or pause for a moment of silence at 3 p.m. to reflect on the day’s true purpose.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
For nearly 25 years, the National Moment of Remembrance has encouraged Americans to pause for a moment of silence at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for moment of silence
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“Moment of silence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moment%20of%20silence. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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