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
Oslo blends sleek Scandinavian design with serenity—its waterfront promenades, floating saunas, and forested parks offering quiet escape.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The Spa The 11,500-square-foot Spa Montage is a sanctuary of serenity, whose treatments reflect the region’s natural beauty.
—Rafael Peña, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Now, the serenity some seek here is broken up by the buzz of chain saws and whoop-whoop-whoop of helicopter blades, including an occasional military Chinook.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 7 July 2025
The application, the discipline, the serenity from the recitation of the daimoku helped Baggio overcome.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The Spa The 11,500-square-foot Spa Montage is a sanctuary of serenity, whose treatments reflect the region’s natural beauty.
—Rafael Peña, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Now, the serenity some seek here is broken up by the buzz of chain saws and whoop-whoop-whoop of helicopter blades, including an occasional military Chinook.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 7 July 2025
The application, the discipline, the serenity from the recitation of the daimoku helped Baggio overcome.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serenity
Noun
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His form surged late in the season, and his composure is tailor-made for Bethpage’s pressure cooker.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Here are some tips from Rosenberg and other experts on how best to maintain your composure amid South Florida’s gridlock.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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But let us also, quietly, unapologetically, protect our peace.—
Pankaj Vasani,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The outcome might not be peace, another pipe dream whose pursuit produced nothing but grief.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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In the quiet of the postpartum unit, some staff shared that they had been born here; others told stories of celebrating the births of friends and family members.—
John McHugh,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
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Moments of early-morning quiet in a deer stand are some of my favorites to recall.—
George Warthen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenity. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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