General:
* The silence was deafening after the storm passed.
* She broke the silence with a cough.
* He sat in silence, contemplating his options.
Figurative:
* Her silence spoke volumes.
* The room was filled with a silence that felt heavy.
* The library was a sanctuary of silence.
Specific:
* The silence of the abandoned house was unnerving.
* The silence of the empty street was eerie.
* The silence of the phone was deafening.
With verbs:
* He maintained a silence throughout the interrogation.
* The crowd fell into silence as the speaker began.
* She demanded silence from the rowdy students.
These are just a few examples, and the best way to use "silence" depends on the context and the desired effect.