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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School’s Chancellor Kamar Samuels held a moment of silence for the 11-year-old boy, who attended a Bronx public school, at an unrelated event Wednesday night. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026 Following a moment of silence for Duguay, the crowd let out a heartfelt cheer for the former center. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026 Around dawn a fiber optic stand that flickered light was turned on and everyone gathered held a moment of silence in memories of Noel. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026 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 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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