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as in quiet
free from storms or physical disturbance
after a stormy night of high winds and driving rains, the day dawned on a calm sea
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
bystanders tried to help the injured person remain calm while they waited for the ambulance to arrive
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as in peaceful
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the room became much calmer once the rowdy tour group had left
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
vacationing city dwellers who are tired of the hustle and bustle enjoy the calm of the secluded mountain village
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as in peace
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
the batter always exudes an aura of calm, even in clutch situations
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as in to soothe
to free from distress or disturbance
the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency
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a calm demeanor
calm determination
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Recent Examples of calm
Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
But Chelsea remained calm and cut the deficit in half after 17 minutes, courtesy of a fine strike by Jadon Sancho.
—Ben Church, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 Nov. 2024
Fassbender is the main reason these episodes work so well: his cold-blooded calm thinly masks a state of crisis.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
To further calm your nervous system, lie down and put your legs up against a wall.
—Melanie Mannarino, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Make a five-senses box In the midst of a calm moment, children can look for five items related to their five senses, says Dr. Young.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
But Chelsea remained calm and cut the deficit in half after 17 minutes, courtesy of a fine strike by Jadon Sancho.
—Ben Church, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
This long-lasting fresh scent offers notes of magnolia petals, violet leaves, and green bamboo that automatically evokes a sense of calm.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 Nov. 2024
Fassbender is the main reason these episodes work so well: his cold-blooded calm thinly masks a state of crisis.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
Besides adorable canines, llamas and alpacas also help to calm anxious passengers.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
To further calm your nervous system, lie down and put your legs up against a wall.
—Melanie Mannarino, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calm
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Hotel du Palais de l'Isle overlooks a quiet canal—one of the many that earned the city of Annecy its Venice of France monicker.Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
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These cabins are slightly away from the main lodge, providing a quiet getaway for guests looking to enjoy nature.Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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The adjacent hotel has a serene garden with a koi pond, and the 20 ryokan-style suites come with private patios.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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The only team with double figures of wins this season is Liverpool, who have stood out as a model of relatively serene stability, while most of those beneath them have thrashed about like fish on the deck of a ship.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The peaceful gathering quickly escalated into violent clashes as protesters and officers engaged in running altercations through the city's streets.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The United Nations as Leviathan: Global Governance in the Post-American World Rich argues that the United Nations is the only body capable of generating a peaceful and cooperative order in the emerging post-American world.Kal Raustiala, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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This doesn't need to be personal outside the show, and it's just brought a whole different sense of peace to me.Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Six Senses Ibiza, Spain While often celebrated for its vibrant nightlife, Ibiza, a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea, has long been a sanctuary for seekers of peace and enlightenment, serving as a refuge for hippies in the 1960s.Roger Sands, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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From hydrating to shine-controlling to soothing, each face mist is designed to tackle specific skin-care concerns and should complement your existing regiment.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Only have 30 minutes to soothe your rage before family dinner?Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
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At times, the Bucks struggled to contain Young (35 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists) as the Hawks point guard regularly got to the free-throw line.Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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What are symptoms? Food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness, is a common sickness caused by swallowing food or liquids that contain harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites, and sometimes even chemicals.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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At around noon, attendees arrived at Lauder’s residence, a surprisingly tranquil refuge.Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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On floating shelves above her rest small potted plants, signs of organic life amid a tranquil technological ecosystem.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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Even as the weapon appeared to jam, the shooter remained composed, standing over Thompson and firing again before walking away, leaving behind bullet casings inscribed with messages, multiple news outlets reported.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Every scouting report starts with how to contain the 6-foot-7 post, who has become more composed, stronger and better conditioned as a junior.Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Calm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calm. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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