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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As fans showcased their love for Ditka with their attire and more, a moment of silence was held for him before kickoff. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Lawmakers observed a moment of silence before Carney addressed the House of Commons. — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 What matters is the leader’s ability to stay with an unresolved problem, listening and exploring alongside the team, without filling every moment of silence. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The Packers and Bears honored Ditka with a pregame moment of silence. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 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 30 Oct. 2026.

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