1
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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Most people avoid conflict, but those who can navigate tricky situations with composure and professionalism quickly stand out.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025 -
The freshman Melo was able to keep her composure and make several acrobatic saves to wind out the clock and send her team to the semifinals for the first time in program history.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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The hexagon shape creates an unexpected focal point, while light blue walls add serenity to this space. 12.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Terra-cotta has become an iconic shade for Italian color palettes; other hues, like neutrals, balance the boldness of the rustic hues to elicit serenity in any room.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the main challenge will be to transform a conflict economy into one of peace.—
Jason K. Stearns,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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Taiwan’s new president calls for peace amid tenuous relations with China At the time, China was convulsed by civil war.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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In short, face the situation with a sense of calm and resolve to help yourself and your team persevere.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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As part of the second phase of the agreement, which was agreed to as part of a draft proposal with final negotiations to come, Hamas and Israel would reach a sustained calm.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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With his status up in the air entering the tournament, Flagg spoke out with a major update about himself to help put the minds of fans at ease.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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The best place to check for ease of assembly is the user reviews.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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The final horn sounded, mercifully, the players shook hands, and the Aztecs shuffled off the floor, through a tunnel and into the quiet of their locker room, their season ending with a whimper instead of a bang.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ting Su; 2024; USA; 10 min Digitizing union newspapers in the quiet of a dark room, a filmmaker reflects on their relationship to labor. David (for now) | Dir.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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