as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend
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Recent Examples of restful
Two bedrooms keep things pared-back and restful, with natural light and simple furnishings that nod to coastal minimalism.
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
Bedding can make or break a restful and rejuvenating night of sleep.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 July 2025
Use it by the pool, on the lawn, patio, or anywhere else in the backyard for sun tanning, reading, or taking a restful nap.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
The circumstances are already stacked against restful sleep.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
Bedding can make or break a restful and rejuvenating night of sleep.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 July 2025
Use it by the pool, on the lawn, patio, or anywhere else in the backyard for sun tanning, reading, or taking a restful nap.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
The circumstances are already stacked against restful sleep.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restful
Adjective
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Aston Villa have had a quiet summer, which has led to varying opinions on their floor and ceiling.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Thessaloniki, however, pulses with spice-laden markets, waterfront cafés, and Byzantine mosaics tucked into quiet chapels.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Over the course of two weeks, ISIS invaded Sinjar, including my once peaceful village of Kocho, sewing fear and chaos, before killing nearly every Yazidi man in my village and taking women and children into captivity.—
Nadia Murad,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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In a scene from the film, Benedict Wong's school principal character, Marcus, is shown at home with his husband, and viewers get a glimpse at their peaceful life before things take a dark turn.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Best Places To Stay In Blairsville, GA For a private and comfortable retreat, spend the weekend at Creekside Cottages, which has three quaint stays located along the serene Butternut Creek.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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Soak and steam your way into bliss in the Erre Spa at Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc or the wellness center at Montana Lodge & Spa. Go snowshoeing through the serene Val Veny, then warm up with a long lunch in a cozy rifugio.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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The producers of The Valley were right to presume that chaos would ensue when people who’d been partying for 20 years tried to settle into more tranquil, suburban existences.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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The four mile long loop built to connect parts of the city’s new Parks and Boulevards system was tranquil, scenic and offered grand views of the Missouri River below.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
6 Aug. 2025
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Yet some of the most responsive and well-run cities, including a host of safe and placid South Orange County cities such as Rancho Santa Margarita and Aliso Viejo, have relatively low staffing levels.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 Aug. 2025
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The Ocean Club has terrific service, spacious and placid rooms and a boutique-hotel feel with all the perks of a larger property.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Restful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restful. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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