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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
an exceptionally placid mother who was rarely upset by her six children
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a placid lake
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a vacation in the placid lake community
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Recent Examples of placid
Upstate, all the drippy humidity and congested traffic of the city dissolves into a placid breeze.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
The area The main point of being here is to be absorbed in the mirage-like, placid beauty of the lake.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Hood was 16 when the theme park dropped into his backyard, kickstarting the transformation of the placid farming community with a population of 3,300 at the time.
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Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
But beneath that placid exterior, scientists have now found, the cluster is still reverberating from an ancient cosmic collision.
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Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for placid
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
The area The main point of being here is to be absorbed in the mirage-like, placid beauty of the lake.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Hood was 16 when the theme park dropped into his backyard, kickstarting the transformation of the placid farming community with a population of 3,300 at the time.
—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
But beneath that placid exterior, scientists have now found, the cluster is still reverberating from an ancient cosmic collision.
—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for placid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placid
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The project was set for Brownie Wise Park in Kissimmee, a serene 25-acre area purchased and conserved by the county for over a decade and popular for its walking trails.
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Completed in 1968 atop a steep hillside in Corte Madera, about 15 miles north of San Francisco, the cantilevered residence is equal parts bold architectural experiment and serene woodland sanctuary.
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Lucy is very isolated in this superficially tranquil domestic setting, separated from friends, far from her mother, dependent on Philip, and not even entirely fluent in German.
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The Orangery, one of nearly a dozen gardens, provides an exotic and tranquil refuge to recovery from the adrenaline.
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Prosecutors also alleged King fathered a child through an extra-marital affair and threatened the child’s mother to keep quiet.
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But he is viewed by Labour supporters as a more effective, optimistic and plain-speaking communicator than Starmer, who's quiet, lawyerly manner has consistently failed to connect with the public's national mood.
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July 23 – August 22 This morning feels calm, but later moves faster.
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
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But Otto is the man who served as Hand of the King to Rhaenrya's father, peaceful King Viserys (Paddy Considine).
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To stop the peaceful transfer of power.
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After opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, the United States followed it with a composed 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle.
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While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.
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But sometimes, hushed moments become the score’s most powerful statement.
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Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.
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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placid. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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