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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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Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety This placid picture is first disturbed when Soo-jin gets woken by her husband’s snore — or rather its sudden absence.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024
The skyscraper-like corn is a part of rural America as much as cavernous red barns and placid cows.
—Erin Prater, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2024
Burning remains ironically placid, even as anxiety turns to dread and the dire implications become increasingly obvious (and yet… invisible).
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 28 Sep. 2024
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In other words, in the current environment — a placid one by crypto’s volatile standards — the true believers are the ones who are holding on.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety This placid picture is first disturbed when Soo-jin gets woken by her husband’s snore — or rather its sudden absence.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024
The skyscraper-like corn is a part of rural America as much as cavernous red barns and placid cows.
—Erin Prater, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2024
Burning remains ironically placid, even as anxiety turns to dread and the dire implications become increasingly obvious (and yet… invisible).
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 28 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placid
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It might be best known for its summertime seaside villas but the coastline also makes for the perfect winter getaway for those looking for somewhere quiet and serene to appreciate the snow.Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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At Shingle Creek, just outside Kissimmee, a peaceful paddle at the headwaters of the Everglades often results in spotting these serene creatures gliding through the water.Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024
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Riley writes that after a fairly tranquil decade after the divorce from Jackson, her mother began to blow things up in her life — firing virtually all of the staff that had been like friends to them, as well as cutting off actual friends… and even losing her religion.Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
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Mischief appears to be managed at the tranquil 9.6-acre New York City gathering spot.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
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Parents will like the volume control on the back of the doll, particularly during quiet play.Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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However, in recent years, hotels like The Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas have been elevating the city with quiet opulence—sophisticated luxury with some of the most expensive rooms in the city.Kaila Yu, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Spring kept her composure as Rosing pushed her while yelling slurs at her, the video shows.KC Baker, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Popular on Variety That’s a lot to pin on a largely solo character study, though a performance of extraordinary composure and layering by Joana Santos shoulders the task.Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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My dad is this like calm, sweet, empathetic man and Happy is a little bit high strung.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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But if in one moment all was calm, in the next everything changed.Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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Special counsel Jack Smith led a federal investigation that resulted in Trump being charged with taking part in a scheme to interfere with the peaceful transfer of power.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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Supporters described Gulen as a peaceful, moderate cleric who championed interfaith dialogue.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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My stress melted away, morphing into something resembling serenity.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
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Though popular destinations like Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon attract many tourists, the island’s vast wilderness offers peace and serenity for other ,more adventurous travelers.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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While your relationship with your daughter-in-law has changed, this logistical question offers you the opportunity to tie up some emotional loose ends and part with peace.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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The peace and privacy were perfect for our intimate event.Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placid. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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