1
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
The multifaceted singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist channels the serenity of the natural environment into his music, establishing an intimate connection between himself and his surroundings.
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
Nature and the mountains provide us a sense of serenity, a sense of spirituality.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
The Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River blends riverside serenity with cosmopolitan buzz and achieves the holy grail of marrying grandeur and scale with intimate spaces.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The paintings, all watercolors, take turns at serenity and dread.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for serenity
Griselda Flores, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
Nature and the mountains provide us a sense of serenity, a sense of spirituality.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
The Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River blends riverside serenity with cosmopolitan buzz and achieves the holy grail of marrying grandeur and scale with intimate spaces.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The paintings, all watercolors, take turns at serenity and dread.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for serenity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serenity
Noun
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Both drivers have been relatively calm in the past, but that composure seemed to unravel today.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Regular simulations and role-playing exercises help teams develop the muscle memory needed to maintain composure during actual disruptions. 4.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Would a peace deal enable Russians to invest in Premier League clubs again?—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Macron’s visit comes a week after European leaders convened an emergency summit in Paris following word that they would be left out of the US-Russia peace talks.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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Ting Su; 2024; USA; 10 min Digitizing union newspapers in the quiet of a dark room, a filmmaker reflects on their relationship to labor. David (for now) | Dir.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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The prime minister’s compound, which under its previous occupant buzzed with the activity of over 100 staff members, now has a library-like quiet, as Dr. Amarasuriya works with a staff of just a dozen.—
Pamodi Waravita,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenity. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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