tranquility

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noun tran·quil·i·ty \ tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē , traŋ- \

variants: or chiefly British tranquillity

Definition of tranquility

:the quality or state of being tranquil

the tranquility of the quiet countryside

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Recent Examples of tranquility from the Web

Though most members praise the community for its tranquility, a few wonder if a better life is out there, away from this liberal enclave in an increasingly red county.

— max londberg, kansascity, "Dark rituals? Orgies? See the reality of a hippie commune deep in Missouri’s Bible Belt," 27 Aug. 2017
A total of seven USB ports constitute a significant contribution to domestic tranquility when travelling with kids.

— mark phelan, Detroit Free Press, "Review: 2018 Chevy Traverse High Country takes family SUVs to the peak," 23 Aug. 2017
Yet, when the two depart the camp by boat, Hemingway masterfully illustrates the sudden shift a child can make from trauma to tranquility.

— peter tonguette, The Christian Science Monitor, "'The Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway' reveals much – maybe too much," 9 Aug. 2017
One hundred miles east of New York City, nestled among the country clubs and seven-figure properties of Sagaponack, N.Y., is a picturesque winery that on the surface would suggest idealistic tranquility.

— john kell, Fortune, "Meet the Makers of the Summer’s Hottest Rosé," 28 July 2017
Gunfire shattered the tranquility of a light-hearted baseball practice outside Washington on Wednesday, wounding five people that included House Majority Whip Steve Scalise.

— paul gattis, AL.com, "Mo Brooks stance on guns 'absolutely unchanged' after Washington shooting," 15 June 2017
Investor anxiety over the Federal Reserve’s likely decision to soon begin reducing its $4.5 trillion in assets stems in part from the unusual calm in the markets this year and a belief by many analysts the tranquility won’t last.

— katy burne, WSJ, "Market Calm Unnerves Investors Awaiting Fed Shift on $4.5 Trillion Balance Sheet," 14 June 2017
Sun Moon Lake Taiwan’s largest alpine lake, Sun Moon Lake is renowned for its tranquility and cultural heritage.

— Smithsonian, "Learn more about Ecotourism in Taiwan.," 6 June 2017
Jackson and his wife, Barbara, learned to love the Japanese-style garden and its tranquility.

— kym pokorny, OregonLive.com, "Create a Zen rock garden for a tranquil spot to relax," 21 May 2017

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