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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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Recent Examples of serenity
Meaning: Dove Origin: Spanish Adela This baby girl name is often associated with serenity and elegance.
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
These under-the-radar islands are all about nature, serenity, and getting away from it all.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
These are landscapes without the operatic vistas and ostensibly untrammeled serenity of Bierstadt.
—Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The power and serenity of nature positively impact human physical and mental health.
—Zoe Hiller, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
These under-the-radar islands are all about nature, serenity, and getting away from it all.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
These are landscapes without the operatic vistas and ostensibly untrammeled serenity of Bierstadt.
—Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The power and serenity of nature positively impact human physical and mental health.
—Zoe Hiller, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for serenity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serenity
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That composure led to him landing a knee in the third round after a scramble to get off the mat and setting up the ground strikes that finished the fight at the 3:43 mark of Round 3.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Her composure at being able to handle that is beyond the level of a sophomore.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Let Big Tech collaborate with these leaders to promote peace and not war, not aggressiveness but fairness.—
Laurel Dalrymple,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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But the technique showed me that peace and happiness and all these positive things are really possible.—
Claire Hoffman,
Rolling Stone,
18 Jan. 2025
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But, when traveling at higher speeds, the quiet of an electric car goes away.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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In the quiet of the nearby waiting room, Jerry and Lisa prayed and worried.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Detroit Free Press,
19 Nov. 2024
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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenity. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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