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or tranquillity
1
as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
enjoyed the tranquility of the snow-covered field at dusk
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2
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
a psychotherapist valued for her tranquility and ability to listen
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as in peace
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a mountain climber who finds inner tranquility as he looks out from the edge of some lofty precipice
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Recent Examples of tranquility
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Few look forward to the tranquility of spring ski season like the people who live in ski towns.
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Miles Howard, AFAR Media, 6 Feb. 2025
Incorporating daily monitoring is a great way to maintain heart health and give you the tranquility to move confidently in your daily life.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
In the Coffee Triangle, Pereira and Manizales offer tranquility and breathtaking views, while coastal cities like Cartagena provide the best in beachside living.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Kids do have a tendency to disrupt the tranquility of public life.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
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Miles Howard, AFAR Media, 6 Feb. 2025
Incorporating daily monitoring is a great way to maintain heart health and give you the tranquility to move confidently in your daily life.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
In the Coffee Triangle, Pereira and Manizales offer tranquility and breathtaking views, while coastal cities like Cartagena provide the best in beachside living.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Kids do have a tendency to disrupt the tranquility of public life.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquility
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Whether Amorim can translate that composure to the pitch will factor into results.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, but beneath her unflappable composure was a secret.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
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The paramilitaries said the agreement, which was signed in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, would pave the way for peace after nearly two years of a war that has killed thousands of people and set off a devastating famine.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 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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While 2025 will be a year of consolidation, Santi-Weil viewed the prospect with serenity.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Acres of calming white walls and pale woods refract and soothe the intensity of the Caribbean sun; the scale, courtesy of architects Botelho Wood, achieves the serenity of a museum; the interior and bespoke furniture design a sense of supreme comfort.—
Giles Hattersley,
Vogue,
15 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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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquility. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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