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the serenity in the aftermath of the tornado was remarkable
his serenity calmed those around him
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This spot is perfect for relaxing and reflecting on the serenity all around.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
He is denied both the company of the living and the serenity of death, a lost, delirious soul who fails to anchor himself anywhere.
—Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
Symmetry and serenity Since the living room is TV-free, Cole designed it as a cozy conversation space centered on the fireplace.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
The effect, as seen from the relative serenity of a family life that Lidia eventually forges, is of a retrospective sense of destiny—of a life that writing has, in both senses of the word, saved.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
He is denied both the company of the living and the serenity of death, a lost, delirious soul who fails to anchor himself anywhere.
—Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
Symmetry and serenity Since the living room is TV-free, Cole designed it as a cozy conversation space centered on the fireplace.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
The effect, as seen from the relative serenity of a family life that Lidia eventually forges, is of a retrospective sense of destiny—of a life that writing has, in both senses of the word, saved.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serenity. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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serenity
noun
se·ren·i·ty
sə-ˈren-ət-ē 
: the quality or state of being serene : peacefulness
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