as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the painter is well-known for depictions of mute, slightly mysterious figures in arcadian settings
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Recent Examples of arcadian
Visitors will find more than arcadian Constable landscapes and genteel Gainsborough portraits of aristocrats.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
More ominously for his followers, Ona shaved off the Garibaldi beard that had been the emblem of his arcadian struggle.
—Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
This small town lies within the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S., which is dotted with lakes and creeks, providing an arcadian backdrop to your stay.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
Over the next few decades, back to the soil, ski bum, and jam band dreams flourished in these arcadian corners.
—Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
But the most noteworthy addition to Mohonk is the Lakeview Summerhouse, the resort's first outdoor treatment room, in an arcadian pavilion overlooking Lake Mohonk and the surrounding Shawangunk Mountains.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2023
Until recently, the Falkland Islands were a quasi-feudal colony, in which an arcadian Britain of the past was preserved in microcosm—a population of eighteen hundred, territory a little larger than Jamaica.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, The New Yorker, 29 June 2020
With hilltop farms in trouble, Potter’s wondrous arcadian refuge is increasingly a battleground for tourism, but what form of tourism is the question.
—Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2018
Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
More ominously for his followers, Ona shaved off the Garibaldi beard that had been the emblem of his arcadian struggle.
—Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
This small town lies within the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S., which is dotted with lakes and creeks, providing an arcadian backdrop to your stay.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
Over the next few decades, back to the soil, ski bum, and jam band dreams flourished in these arcadian corners.
—Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
But the most noteworthy addition to Mohonk is the Lakeview Summerhouse, the resort's first outdoor treatment room, in an arcadian pavilion overlooking Lake Mohonk and the surrounding Shawangunk Mountains.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2023
Until recently, the Falkland Islands were a quasi-feudal colony, in which an arcadian Britain of the past was preserved in microcosm—a population of eighteen hundred, territory a little larger than Jamaica.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, The New Yorker, 29 June 2020
With hilltop farms in trouble, Potter’s wondrous arcadian refuge is increasingly a battleground for tourism, but what form of tourism is the question.
—Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arcadian
Adjective
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The Chicago Bears were relatively quiet ahead of the NFL trade deadline.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Hotel Fasano São Paulo Itaim Consistently top-notch, from the beds to the dining, Hotel Fasano exudes quiet luxury.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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On campus, Christopher Benton, 48, was arrested and later booked into Alameda County’s Santa Rita Jail for refusing to leave after being asked to do so by police, obstruction and coming on to campus with the intent of interfering with peaceful activities, Mogulof said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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But, in a year that has already seen multiple political assassinations, the deployment of the National Guard to American cities, and masked agents of the federal government hauling people off the streets and into unmarked vans, the prospects for a peaceful anniversary appear remote.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Each of the 119 rooms is spacious and serene, outfitted with deep soaking tubs, Hästens beds, and balconies that open to crisp mountain air.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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The property itself packs in a small kitchen and living area with a wood-burning stove, plus a serene bedroom and laundry room upstairs.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Some time before the series’ start, a virus swept the globe and made everyone content and placid.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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In a small town like Harding, a crime involving local children of local families shatters the relatively placid and usually numb routines of daily life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From a kitchen inspired by Scandinavian and Japanese design to a colorful yet tranquil Victorian bathroom, Drift Interiors + Architecture can bring any style to life.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Long, flowing lines and a neutral palette create calm, tranquil vibes throughout, while expansive windows invite light in and offer views out.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Consider staying here for a honeymoon, a romantic winter getaway, or a restful solo trip down south.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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Start with the basics by introducing healthy practices like getting enough exercise, eating a balanced diet and getting enough restful sleep.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Arcadian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arcadian. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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