as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a calming glass of warm milk
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as in soothing
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as in lulling
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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as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of
he calmed himself before continuing the eulogy
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Recent Examples of calming
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Having this special calming box can reduce feelings of stress in a moment that might otherwise become volatile, like separating from a parent.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
One flight up, the reception room is a restrained palette of calming blues, earthy browns, and grounding greens that highlights the room’s tall ceilings and leafy outside view.
—Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Reading the room - acknowledging both grief and frustration - is essential to calming the storm and regaining control of the narrative.
—Molly McPherson, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The calming beaches and sunsets of Somone have been perfect backdrops for strengthening friendships.
—Vivienne Dovi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
Yoga studios are another calming amenity popular in airports across the country such as Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and more.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Stick with calming neutrals for a simple and elegant look, and finish off the charming ornaments by outlining them with natural twine and adding a star on top of the tree.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
Magnesium glycinate is an amino acid known for its calming properties.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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Mama Tina Knowles served as a calming presence on the carpet for her granddaughter and looked beautiful in a chic pantsuit.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Having this special calming box can reduce feelings of stress in a moment that might otherwise become volatile, like separating from a parent.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
One flight up, the reception room is a restrained palette of calming blues, earthy browns, and grounding greens that highlights the room’s tall ceilings and leafy outside view.
—Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Reading the room - acknowledging both grief and frustration - is essential to calming the storm and regaining control of the narrative.
—Molly McPherson, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The calming beaches and sunsets of Somone have been perfect backdrops for strengthening friendships.
—Vivienne Dovi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
Yoga studios are another calming amenity popular in airports across the country such as Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and more.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Stick with calming neutrals for a simple and elegant look, and finish off the charming ornaments by outlining them with natural twine and adding a star on top of the tree.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
Magnesium glycinate is an amino acid known for its calming properties.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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When your shopping is done, the Oriental Spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental hotel, Hong Kong, offers soothing therapies and signature treatments such as the Intelligent Movement Treatment, involving trigger-point release work and deep-muscle manipulation.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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This device is designed to transform and customize a quality sleep routine, from soothing adjustable lighting and sleep sounds to sunrise alarms for gentler wake-ups and energized mornings.Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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The pistol was loaded with a Glock magazine containing six nine-millimeter full metal jacket rounds.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stews provide a warm mix of foods in one pot, usually containing meat and vegetables.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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He's also known for composing a little movie known as Frozen (and Frozen 2) along with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024
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In addition to his many other accolades, Quincy Jones has had a profound impact on film and television music, producing and composing over 30 scores, including notable works such as The Pawnbroker, In the Heat of the Night, and In Cold Blood.Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Calming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calming. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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