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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
an exceptionally placid mother who was rarely upset by her six children
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a placid lake
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a vacation in the placid lake community
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the placidity of the area makes it a perfect vacation spot for people who just want to relax
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his evident lack of placidity makes him poorly suited for such a stressful job
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
her apparent placidity belied an inner turmoil as she faced a life-altering decision
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Recent Examples of placid
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
The sun has just crested the hills of West Marin, and the water is placid on Tomales Bay.
—Sunset Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
For a beginner-friendly choice for those just starting to get a hang of their paddle, try Chattanooga Guided Adventures, where routes are designed to tour through placid sections in the river and enthusiastic and knowledgable guides help with set-up and safety at every step of the way.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Rose witnesses a new patient — frantic and terrified one minute, placid and dead-eyed the next — take her own life right in front of her, a haunting smile never leaving the disturbed young woman’s face.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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As the slow agony of guilt chews its way through him, Justin’s world remains largely placid, if impatient.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
The sun has just crested the hills of West Marin, and the water is placid on Tomales Bay.
—Sunset Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
For a beginner-friendly choice for those just starting to get a hang of their paddle, try Chattanooga Guided Adventures, where routes are designed to tour through placid sections in the river and enthusiastic and knowledgable guides help with set-up and safety at every step of the way.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Rose witnesses a new patient — frantic and terrified one minute, placid and dead-eyed the next — take her own life right in front of her, a haunting smile never leaving the disturbed young woman’s face.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placid
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These healthy habits also help optimize the bedtime routine by eliminating stimulation and creating structure, which can help mitigate overwhelm and prepare you for a more serene morning.Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 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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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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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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Principled a stand as some might have seen it, Variety would have no doubt been part of a very quiet and small minority.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Stay calm, maintain composure and do your best to get through tough situations.Tracy Brower, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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These videos make clear Maddow struggled to keep her composure while covering a report from The Associated Press about shelters for children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border during Trump's first presidential term.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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The show’s continuing appeal hinges largely on Guralnik; her calm demeanor and sharp analytical framing guide the participants (and the audience) toward astute insights about their relationship patterns.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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His calm demeanor has received a lot of attention on TikTok (@ohsosnoopy), gathering 408,500 views and 74,000 likes.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 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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Couples and solo travelers would appreciate the serenity here, while families may want to request a room in the central or southern wings, which are closer to the kid-friendly amenities and restaurants.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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The light shade of cyan is clean, calm and evokes serenity.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, efforts to transition the mission into a U.N. peacekeeping force face resistance from and , who prefer to give the existing mission more time to establish peace.Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Now, sometimes being up against it actually can help the peace.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placid. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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