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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
Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Treasury yields were also more placid in the bond market following mixed economic reports on Thursday.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
It's expected to be finalized in October. ELECTIONS 2024
The three lieutenant governor candidates had their first and probably only debate on Tuesday at the state fair ― a mostly placid affair with room for only a few polite political jabs.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
The most placid foxes were selected to breed the next generation.
—Lee Alan Dugatkin, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Last year was an unusually placid one for stocks, with the biggest pullback of the year coming in at just 8.5% — well below the market’s average intra-year drawdown of 13%.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Treasury yields were also more placid in the bond market following mixed economic reports on Thursday.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
It's expected to be finalized in October. ELECTIONS 2024
The three lieutenant governor candidates had their first and probably only debate on Tuesday at the state fair ― a mostly placid affair with room for only a few polite political jabs.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
The most placid foxes were selected to breed the next generation.
—Lee Alan Dugatkin, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placid
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Grateful Pie provides a serene and picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy delicious food and beverages.—
Ed Semmler,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Davila had named the serene guest rooms after her siblings, nieces and nephews — The Tito, fashioned after youngest brother Tito who likes to fix things, had a saw, hammer, wrenches and other tools on a wall and a bicycle holding up the bathroom vanity.—
Norma Meyer,
Orange County Register,
12 Mar. 2025
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Walruses In Heartbeats of the Arctic—A Bird’s Eye View By Jose Martin Perdomo On a remote Arctic shoreline, captured from above, a group of walruses lies huddled together, their massive bodies piled side-by-side in a tranquil moment of collective repose.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The buildings are beautiful and tranquil but fundamentally incongruous (modern architecture mixed with bits of decaying monasteries, gathered from meadows in Catalonia and France).—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Your views might be climbing, but your inbox stays quiet.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs offseason haul has been relatively quiet, with the team landing running back Elijah Mitchell and offensive tackle Jaylen Moore.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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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
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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 calm, shallow waters of Holbox provide the ideal setting for this deeply relaxing, transformative activity.—
Rana Good,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Spend your days hiking to Tahquitz Falls or strolling the calm trails within the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation.—
Danielle Pointdujour,
Essence,
13 Mar. 2025
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King’s leadership, however, unified millions across America through peaceful protests, marches, and eloquent advocacy.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Whether a studio or a four-bedroom home, the sleeper chair will fit perfectly in any space and guarantee a peaceful night’s sleep.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 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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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placid. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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