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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the unusual calmness of the lake gave its surface a strikingly glassy appearance
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
her resolute calmness in a crisis serves her well as a nurse in the emergency room
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a teacher who handles even the most vexing situations with a clearheaded calmness
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Recent Examples of calmness
What stood out on a visit was the relative quiet, a calmness that contrasted to the other side of the complex, where reporters hover in the briefing room and the double doors of the West Wing.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Yet the calmness of these denials aroused American suspicion.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Being a Snake Wrangler Professional guidance on snake wrangling emphasizes calmness, control and minimizing harm to both the snake and humans.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, clean and organized spaces are associated with calmness, a sense of control, and even better physical health.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
That calmness, however, was soon overtaken by the kitchen, with the hiss of the pans, stir of the pots and sharp calls exchanged between cooks quickly filling the air, along with the sounds of an upbeat Peruvian song playing in the background.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
There was a throw in the third quarter that explained his improvement, his calmness.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Leon says that connection can often help promote calmness.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The former Nice man has played more Premier League minutes than any other Arsenal outfielder in each of the past two seasons, his consistent excellence bringing calmness and authority to their back line.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Yet the calmness of these denials aroused American suspicion.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Being a Snake Wrangler Professional guidance on snake wrangling emphasizes calmness, control and minimizing harm to both the snake and humans.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, clean and organized spaces are associated with calmness, a sense of control, and even better physical health.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
That calmness, however, was soon overtaken by the kitchen, with the hiss of the pans, stir of the pots and sharp calls exchanged between cooks quickly filling the air, along with the sounds of an upbeat Peruvian song playing in the background.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
There was a throw in the third quarter that explained his improvement, his calmness.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Leon says that connection can often help promote calmness.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The former Nice man has played more Premier League minutes than any other Arsenal outfielder in each of the past two seasons, his consistent excellence bringing calmness and authority to their back line.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmness
Noun
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But the most impressive thing for me is just his composure.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, he’s trained some of the world’s most accomplished investors, entrepreneurs, special forces veterans, and CEOs in the same practice — how to find clarity and composure amid uncertainty.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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Families with children swim in the shallow ripples, and sea gulls flock above the peacefulness.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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France is the most militarized country in Western and Central Europe, while South America was the only region to record an improvement of peacefulness in this latest index.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Haven Well Within advocates mindful living and serenity.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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For Black women travelers seeking moments of serenity and wonder, this experience offers both in abundance.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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As New Yorkers showed today, Americans – especially young people and communities of color – are demanding leaders with vision who stand with the oppressed, not the powerful; who build peace and prosperity instead of profit from war and division.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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There will be a full moon in your sign, bringing personal revelations that could clash with your desire to keep the peace.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Eagle, the best basketball game-caller in the sport, gave Prime Video a sense of calm that made watching Friday’s NBA on Prime opener between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics feel comfortable.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Today Colma's cemeteries are a peaceful island of calm among busy interstates, San Francisco’s airport and the bustle of Silicon Valley.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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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,
21 Oct. 2025
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But, unsurprisingly, his favorite aspect of the place is its profound quietness.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These trips are typically two to five days, and take place close to home to minimize travel time and maximize ease.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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As a result, Farrell has now become one of our most versatile actors, able to switch genres and types with seeming ease.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Silver Hugo for Best Sound goes to SOUND OF FALLING for its ability to echo, in both its silences and thunders, the constant hum of secrets passed from one generation to the next in the apparent domestic quiet that both conceals and reveals.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the quiet of the Sabbath morning when all the neighborhood was wrapped in slumber, some dastardly degenerate crept into the room, choked her to death, assaulted her criminally and left her bruised and bleeding body lying on the bed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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