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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
she remains untroubled despite the chaos around her
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
quietly canoeing on the untroubled waters of the lake
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Recent Examples of untroubled
Until relatively recently, it was thought that Summit would be, if not unaffected by climate change, at least untroubled by it.
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Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Her extreme productivity, mostly untroubled by memorable ideas, was self-endorsing.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2024
In letters to friends, Heaney claimed to be untroubled by such critiques.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
Abe shares that perspective and wants to create stronger military ties with the United States, apparently untroubled by the inherent tension between remaining a junior partner in an alliance with a much stronger country and, at the same time, espousing a kind of Japanese exceptionalism.
—Margarita Estévez-Abe, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2014
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Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Her extreme productivity, mostly untroubled by memorable ideas, was self-endorsing.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2024
In letters to friends, Heaney claimed to be untroubled by such critiques.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
Abe shares that perspective and wants to create stronger military ties with the United States, apparently untroubled by the inherent tension between remaining a junior partner in an alliance with a much stronger country and, at the same time, espousing a kind of Japanese exceptionalism.
—Margarita Estévez-Abe, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2014
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untroubled
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Located on the state’s southeastern coast, just 30 minutes north of glitzy West Palm Beach, Jupiter enjoys a slower, more serene pace that’s perfect for lazy days of relaxing with a view of the water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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The effect is often serene and soothing, even when busy, stuttering electronic beats occasionally enter the mix.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Look to shades of green like sage, moss, and juniper for a tranquil connection with nature.—
Cyndy Aldred,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2025
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But instead of a tranquil stroll in the Pennines of West Yorkshire, Ivy had other ideas and began singing Hey Jude by The Beatles—although her version sounded a little different to the warm and soothing vocals of Paul McCartney.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The gains came amid relatively calm moves for Treasury yields in the U.S. bond market.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Warm, funny and generally fairly calm seeming, Nimino doesn’t seem too preoccupied with his virality or with trying to top it.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
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All the preceding intrigue is really a setup for climactic dialogues between father and daughter that are quiet, unpleasant, but fully loaded with stinging emotional payoff.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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After going quiet briefly as emergency responders grappled to contain the multiple fires that destroyed entire neighborhoods and killed at least 27 people, De Laurentiis broke her silence.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump also commuted the sentences of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members who were charged with plotting to forcibly halt the peaceful transfer of power in 2020 to time served.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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With a focus on soft, natural tones, sustainable materials and biophilic elements like plants and greenery, this trend transforms hospitality spaces into peaceful sanctuaries.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps Berlinski means this outbreak of placid coexistence to be hopeful, even a metaphor for a less fractured United States: its angry old men and outraged women enjoying a moment of détente.—
Laura Collins-Hughes,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Which were placid and rubbery, and which were meaty and juicy?—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2024
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Being intentional about staying calm and composed projects confidence without saying a word.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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The Brooklyn native became the new IBF super lightweight champion with a composed and masterful boxing performance to defeat Liam Paro (25-1) on Saturday night in Puerto Rico.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
8 Dec. 2024
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Cook over medium-high, undisturbed, until skin is golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes (chicken will not be fully cooked).—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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According to Kitten Lady, cats naturally seek such areas where their kittens can remain undisturbed during their crucial first weeks of life.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Untroubled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untroubled. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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