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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
This fragrance is the essence of tranquility, designed to wrap your space in a cozy, comforting glow and invite a sense of peace into your daily rituals.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The design evokes warmth and tranquility with soft lighting and neutral colors.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Vernon Hills junior Mya Brusso was in a sea of tranquility as many other gymnasts swam in a proverbial ocean of nerves during the state meet in Palatine.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda assured that the incidents registered in Acapulco were immediately dealt with and are under control, without posing any risk to citizens, and will continue to work jointly with federal and municipal authorities to preserve tranquility.
—Claudia Núñez, AZCentral.com, 22 Feb. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The design evokes warmth and tranquility with soft lighting and neutral colors.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Vernon Hills junior Mya Brusso was in a sea of tranquility as many other gymnasts swam in a proverbial ocean of nerves during the state meet in Palatine.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda assured that the incidents registered in Acapulco were immediately dealt with and are under control, without posing any risk to citizens, and will continue to work jointly with federal and municipal authorities to preserve tranquility.
—Claudia Núñez, AZCentral.com, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquility
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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John is, as ever, at ease in front of the cameras, while Carolyn struggles to maintain composure.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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When Kotb asked how Guthrie reacted to seeing images of the abductor taken from Ring camera footage, Guthrie worked hard to keep her composure.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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McDowell is with 916 Community Alliance, going inside underserved community classrooms to help keep the peace.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But tensions within the American Jewish community have hardly dissipated since a peace deal was signed, in October, 2025.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Spend an afternoon at one of the area’s renowned hot springs resorts—ideally, one that features a water park for the kids and spa-like serenity for the adults.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Their serenity is about to be broken by the arrival of the new PE teacher who is haunted by his past and determined to uncover the secret of how all of the townspeople are healed weekly by the touch of a 15-year-old boy with special powers.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Iannarelli explained that a core element of de-escalation is projecting calmness, as individuals often mimic those who appear angry and agitated.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s one reason the International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development works to bring stargazing’s therapeutic effects, such as awe, calmness, and grounding, to vulnerable groups like refugees.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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The peacefulness of the nature around them helps make the war feel distant — the clouds rolling across the green hills, the bleating of their neighbor's goats at sunset.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Suddenly, the peacefulness turned into total chaos as noise and motion erupted around me.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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This one strikes a mid-century chord with its wide face and retro time display, with an atomic dial and silent-sweep movement to maximize quietness.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
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There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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For a brief window, the desert is abuzz with activity, a living counterpoint to its usual quiet.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The quiet of Vis to fancy evenings on Hvar.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquility. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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