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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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Additionally, temporal control techniques like pausing before responding or speaking at a moderate pace can demonstrate thoughtfulness and composure.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The rest of the performance continued without significant problems — aside from a few iffy notes, Loomis maintained her confidence and composure for the remainder of the song.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Your body and brain will appreciate the reset, and your well-being and serenity will return the favor.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The film begins in bucolic enough fashion, with a close-up of a baby crib mobile that might suggest peaceful nights and mornings in which a child is lulled into serenity.Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Both the United States and China are ultimately invested in maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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In the mayoral race, City Councilmember Martínez Beltrán challenged Turner, with the pair often publicly at odds on issues ranging from peace resolutions in the Israel-Gaza war to tax deals for a luxury hotel.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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These technical advancements serve to further enhance the ease of operating Vespas.Josh Max, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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With its portability, ease of use, and fun customization options, the Kodak Step Slim is a fantastic companion for anyone who loves photography or creating on-the-go memories.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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Returning to the island at the end of a busy day and experiencing a rare quiet that’s almost impossible to to find in New York—even for someone who’s lived there for over a decade.Laura Parker, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Yaeji's With a Hammer takes one idea—namely, the volcano of rage that bubbled up inside the Korean-American artist during the quiet of the pandemic—and studies it from every angle.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Placidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placidity. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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