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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the serenity in the aftermath of the tornado was remarkable
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his serenity calmed those around him
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
the momentary serenity experienced during his lunchtime rambles gets him through the rest of the workday
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During a heavy swell, 20-foot waves unfurl in a perfect right-hand line, delivering a potent blend of adrenaline and serenity.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Not only are the suites close to the natural-stone warm pools along Chalk Creek, they’re tucked back behind the main lodge and pools for maximum serenity.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Oct. 2024
Where his boss, Trump, screams his deceits in between stories of batteries and sinking boats, Vance delivered them covered in sugar and serenity.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
This sense of spirited serenity is amplified by Utrecht's lush green parks and commitment to keeping road traffic away from its scenic center, which has earned a reputation as one of the most cycle-friendly cities in the world.
—Gurdeep Loyal, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Not only are the suites close to the natural-stone warm pools along Chalk Creek, they’re tucked back behind the main lodge and pools for maximum serenity.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Oct. 2024
Where his boss, Trump, screams his deceits in between stories of batteries and sinking boats, Vance delivered them covered in sugar and serenity.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
This sense of spirited serenity is amplified by Utrecht's lush green parks and commitment to keeping road traffic away from its scenic center, which has earned a reputation as one of the most cycle-friendly cities in the world.
—Gurdeep Loyal, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serenity
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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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The big picture: Here are some of our suggestions for finding a moment of inner peace this weekend.Adam Tamburin, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Everyone here, even the birthing mother, seems at peace—for now.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 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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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenity. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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