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or tranquillity
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
enjoyed the tranquility of the snow-covered field at dusk
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
a psychotherapist valued for her tranquility and ability to listen
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as in peace
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a mountain climber who finds inner tranquility as he looks out from the edge of some lofty precipice
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In a devil’s bargain for the loss of tranquility, the modern world has offered us headphones.
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Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Not only does blue create feelings of peace, tranquility, and calmness, but it also has been associated with royalty.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 Sep. 2024
Add calming colors to your home, especially in your bedroom, for an extra dose of tranquility.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
Find it on Amazon Create a Tranquil Ambiance with a Mirror Waterfall Fountain
Experience tranquility with the Mirror Waterfall Fountain, a serene feature with flowing water, natural stones, halogen spotlight, and a quiet pump, available in Bronze or Silver.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Not only does blue create feelings of peace, tranquility, and calmness, but it also has been associated with royalty.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 Sep. 2024
Add calming colors to your home, especially in your bedroom, for an extra dose of tranquility.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
Find it on Amazon Create a Tranquil Ambiance with a Mirror Waterfall Fountain
Experience tranquility with the Mirror Waterfall Fountain, a serene feature with flowing water, natural stones, halogen spotlight, and a quiet pump, available in Bronze or Silver.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquility
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Spring kept her composure as Rosing pushed her while yelling slurs at her, the video shows.KC Baker, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Popular on Variety That’s a lot to pin on a largely solo character study, though a performance of extraordinary composure and layering by Joana Santos shoulders the task.Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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The big picture: Here are some of our suggestions for finding a moment of inner peace this weekend.Adam Tamburin, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Everyone here, even the birthing mother, seems at peace—for now.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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My stress melted away, morphing into something resembling serenity.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
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Though popular destinations like Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon attract many tourists, the island’s vast wilderness offers peace and serenity for other ,more adventurous travelers.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Returning to the island at the end of a busy day and experiencing a rare quiet that’s almost impossible to to find in New York—even for someone who’s lived there for over a decade.Laura Parker, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Yaeji's With a Hammer takes one idea—namely, the volcano of rage that bubbled up inside the Korean-American artist during the quiet of the pandemic—and studies it from every angle.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquility. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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