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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the unusual calmness of the lake gave its surface a strikingly glassy appearance
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
her resolute calmness in a crisis serves her well as a nurse in the emergency room
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a teacher who handles even the most vexing situations with a clearheaded calmness
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Recent Examples of calmness
His confidence, calmness and clutch play impressed teammates and staff alike.
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Joe Smith, New York Times, 9 May 2026
But the prevailing auditory sense that stands out in memory is an uncanny calmness, met by a student trapped inside, alive and aware, who cut through the stillness to comfort his peers while their fates remained sealed between earth and steel.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Both relationships are strikingly different; my dad represents the struggle for life, and my mom is all calmness.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
And cyclists, bus drivers, walkers and the motoring public need to have a head on a swivel paired with the calmness of a snail around such intersections — a lot could be going on.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
His experience, his calmness, his decision-making was good.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Chamomile’s apigenin promotes calmness and, when combined with matcha, creates a focused but relaxed state.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
There's a different calmness about you.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
There are a lot of studies that show that cultivating any emotional state — happiness in particular, but also calmness or lack of anxiety — actually backfires.
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Joe Smith, New York Times, 9 May 2026
But the prevailing auditory sense that stands out in memory is an uncanny calmness, met by a student trapped inside, alive and aware, who cut through the stillness to comfort his peers while their fates remained sealed between earth and steel.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Both relationships are strikingly different; my dad represents the struggle for life, and my mom is all calmness.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
And cyclists, bus drivers, walkers and the motoring public need to have a head on a swivel paired with the calmness of a snail around such intersections — a lot could be going on.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
His experience, his calmness, his decision-making was good.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Chamomile’s apigenin promotes calmness and, when combined with matcha, creates a focused but relaxed state.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
There's a different calmness about you.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
There are a lot of studies that show that cultivating any emotional state — happiness in particular, but also calmness or lack of anxiety — actually backfires.
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmness
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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Losing his composure is not his style.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The briefing was different in the sense that Rubio effectively answered foreign policy questions while maintaining a lighthearted, playful composure with the press corps.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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The peacefulness of the nature around them helps make the war feel distant — the clouds rolling across the green hills, the bleating of their neighbor's goats at sunset.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Suddenly, the peacefulness turned into total chaos as noise and motion erupted around me.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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His final moments reflect on life’s compromises, finding serenity in literature’s enduring presence.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Hawn explained that one of her main goals has always been to convey serenity to her family.—
Monica Coviello,
Vanity Fair,
4 May 2026
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Iran responded early in the morning of May 10 to Trump's proposal to stop fighting and begin peace talks on an array of contentious issues, according to reporting from Iran's IRNA news agency.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Asked about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Putin said a meeting was possible only once a lasting peace deal was agreed.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Richards is capable of projecting calm even in a dire situation.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Greatness requires calm in chaos.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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There’s a lot of quiet in the country, and there’s a lot of quietness in my children.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The work ethic is there, but so are the routines, the quirks, the quietness, the edge.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Best for balance of cost and selection JM Bullion strikes a strong balance between competitive pricing, product selection and overall ease of use.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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When decisions in showrooms create discomfort, personal appointments can offer relief, supporting the ease with which questions are asked.—
Wyles Daniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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