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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a serene vacation spot
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
a serene woman who was everyone's source of support
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a serene lake
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Recent Examples of serene
Treatments include massages, facials, aromatherapy, and flotation therapies, all performed in serene limestone chambers warmed by radiant heated floors.
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
The main house, a serene succession of rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, will resemble a wellness resort.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Of course, the reality of life inside the serene apartment looks a little different from the photographs.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
This Earth sign is grounded, serene and deeply invested in its creature comforts, making this a supportive transit for slowing down, simplifying your priorities and reconnecting with what feels steady and reliable.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
The main house, a serene succession of rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, will resemble a wellness resort.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Of course, the reality of life inside the serene apartment looks a little different from the photographs.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
This Earth sign is grounded, serene and deeply invested in its creature comforts, making this a supportive transit for slowing down, simplifying your priorities and reconnecting with what feels steady and reliable.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serene
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Only six minutes into this match, New Zealand has scored to take a 1-0 lead and temporarily quiet what had been a raucous crowd tilted toward the Iranian team.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The end of mandatory minicamp ushers in the quietest time on the NFL calendar.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Here, the threat may arrive with a badge, a laptop bag and a calm voice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Your 4th House of Home warms as Venus, planet of values, shifts in, encouraging careful upgrades that make daily life feel calm and genuinely cozy.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Lucy is very isolated in this superficially tranquil domestic setting, separated from friends, far from her mother, dependent on Philip, and not even entirely fluent in German.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The Orangery, one of nearly a dozen gardens, provides an exotic and tranquil refuge to recovery from the adrenaline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The largely peaceful celebration radiated out into the streets around the Garden, with some fans climbing on street signs and jumping on top of vehicles.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The demonstration, which had been previously organized by a hodgepodge of activist groups after weeks of negotiations with local authorities, was otherwise peaceful — with environmentalists, women’s rights advocates, supporters of Palestinians and foes of imperialism, fascism and capitalism.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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In contrast, composed framing of his loyal squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), underlines a different emotion.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Tuesday night was a much more placid affair, with just twelve runs scored on 18 hits, but of those 18 hits, six were home runs.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The area The main point of being here is to be absorbed in the mirage-like, placid beauty of the lake.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In a separate study, chronic daily users spent significantly more time awake during the night and got less restful sleep compared with nonusers; another study found that using cannabis close to bedtime had similar effects.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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Thankfully, my first night in Appalachia consisted only of a restful sleep.—
Hillary Richard,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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That changed in 2018, when the Council passed Helen Rosenthal’s bill encouraging New Yorkers to report idling violations by requiring the city to publicize the process and pay them 25% of any collected fines for their efforts.—
Chris Hartmann,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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There is a music room with an upright piano, wind-up gramophone and the collected lyrics of Bob Dylan—a perfect touch for the pop star.—
Ruchira Sharma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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“Serene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serene. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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