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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 Synonyms for calmness
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His form surged late in the season, and his composure is tailor-made for Bethpage’s pressure cooker.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025 -
Here are some tips from Rosenberg and other experts on how best to maintain your composure amid South Florida’s gridlock.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Statewide, confidence has risen 18% since April’s recent low when fears peaked as President Donald Trump unveiled an aggressive trade policy that unraveled years of international economic serenity.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
26 Aug. 2025
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Miyake has a wonderful eye and ear for small, perfect details of everyday serenity: Steam rises off a bowl of udon noodles slurped in silence one frosty afternoon, while snow gives way underfoot with a pleasingly muffled crunch and grumble.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 Aug. 2025
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But let us also, quietly, unapologetically, protect our peace.—
Pankaj Vasani,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The outcome might not be peace, another pipe dream whose pursuit produced nothing but grief.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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Instead of the usual noise and energy that fill the stadium during a match, this experience invites you to slow down and enjoy a rare moment of calm.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Slide a sheepskin cover over a rattan chair for a cocoon of calm, and instead of your standard wool or cotton area rug, opt for one made from natural fibers, such as woven jute.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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And that’s sort of put me at ease about a lot of things.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
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Each warmer was evaluated based on design, ease of use, overall value, and performance.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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In the quiet of the postpartum unit, some staff shared that they had been born here; others told stories of celebrating the births of friends and family members.—
John McHugh,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
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Moments of early-morning quiet in a deer stand are some of my favorites to recall.—
George Warthen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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