as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a calming glass of warm milk
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as in lulling
to free from distress or disturbance
the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency
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as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of
he calmed himself before continuing the eulogy
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as in soothing
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Recent Examples of calming
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
The gentle sunrise alarm light is a calming wake-up rather than a loud and repetitive alarm clock.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Honestly, the restaurant stuff is the most calming bit!
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
The sounds of nature can be much more calming than artificial sounds like TV sets and traffic horns, but bring along ear plugs in case noisy neighbors tend to keep you up at night.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
An older pet might benefit from an orthopedic dog bed, while an anxious pet could find a fluffy donut bed more calming and comfortable.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The décor is incredibly calming, the beds are super comfortable and the bathrooms are spacious.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Forged in the crucible of loss, tension, and a cold New York winter, the trio’s sixth record, Double Infinity, became rangy, loose, and eerily calming.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
What modern sleep science now recommends—having a calming bedtime routine, avoiding screens, minimizing stimulation—Jewish tradition has practiced for generations.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Not nearly as greasy as a true balm, but richer than your typical face cream, this drugstore darling instantly soothes dry, chapped skin with the help of emollient shea butter, moisturizing vitamin B5, and calming madecassoside (a derivative of our fave, Centella asiastica, or cica for short).
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Remove all traces of the day with this cleansing oil powered by the calming centella asiatica.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
The strips are safe for sensitive teeth and gums thanks to their calming active ingredients.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The same oatmeal color is seen here is also available in a few other calming colors like clean white or olive green.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Visitors can enjoy quiet trails, secluded cabins, and the calming sounds of the surrounding nature.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Another bedroom, by Eve Robinson Associates, is meant to be a calming respite away from the hustle and bustle of New York.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
My school’s website had links to breathing techniques and calming, sound-spa music.
—Jack Korngold, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
The coveted lineup boasts warm wood pieces, modern designs, clean lines, and accessible price points that offer a calming, cohesive aesthetic.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
The gentle sunrise alarm light is a calming wake-up rather than a loud and repetitive alarm clock.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Honestly, the restaurant stuff is the most calming bit!
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
The sounds of nature can be much more calming than artificial sounds like TV sets and traffic horns, but bring along ear plugs in case noisy neighbors tend to keep you up at night.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
An older pet might benefit from an orthopedic dog bed, while an anxious pet could find a fluffy donut bed more calming and comfortable.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The décor is incredibly calming, the beds are super comfortable and the bathrooms are spacious.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Forged in the crucible of loss, tension, and a cold New York winter, the trio’s sixth record, Double Infinity, became rangy, loose, and eerily calming.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
What modern sleep science now recommends—having a calming bedtime routine, avoiding screens, minimizing stimulation—Jewish tradition has practiced for generations.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Accent the backyard decor with calming shades of brown, gold, and orange.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Not nearly as greasy as a true balm, but richer than your typical face cream, this drugstore darling instantly soothes dry, chapped skin with the help of emollient shea butter, moisturizing vitamin B5, and calming madecassoside (a derivative of our fave, Centella asiastica, or cica for short).
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Remove all traces of the day with this cleansing oil powered by the calming centella asiatica.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
The strips are safe for sensitive teeth and gums thanks to their calming active ingredients.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The same oatmeal color is seen here is also available in a few other calming colors like clean white or olive green.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Visitors can enjoy quiet trails, secluded cabins, and the calming sounds of the surrounding nature.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Another bedroom, by Eve Robinson Associates, is meant to be a calming respite away from the hustle and bustle of New York.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
My school’s website had links to breathing techniques and calming, sound-spa music.
—Jack Korngold, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calming
Adjective
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Incorporate rewards that motivate you, such as a relaxing bath, healthy snack, or movie night.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Sami, a city boy ashamed of his roots, arrives for a relaxing weekend on his family farm.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s this North Star patchwork quilt that blends soothing fall colors and looks great in any season.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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To that end, Martinez also recommends finishing the meal with a hot drink to enhance the feel-good effect—especially if the drink contains adaptogens that are known for soothing the body and mind.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some content containing masculinity messaging seemed to be neutral—neither harmful nor beneficial—while other content was overtly problematic.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Composer Christopher Larkin’s score equally haunting and soothing depending on the locale, often lulling the player into a meditative state just in time for an unexpected (or frankly, expected) threat to break the peace.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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Task, like its characters, disarms viewers by lulling them into a sense of comfort with its unassuming dressings.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For Ares, Nine Inch Nails will be composing the soundtrack, bringing their iconic industrial rock sound to the Grid.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The difference is that composing while in motion may be a particularly useful way to address a crisis in creativity.—
Karen Palmer
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The smoke was billowing, but that ray of sunshine that came through was just very comforting.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The hearty blend of tomatoes, chicken, turkey, and rice is seriously comforting.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Tresemmé Lamellar Gloss Finishing Oil is what stands between you and shampoo-ad levels of shine, locking in luster and quieting frizz with its mix of sunflower, coconut, and macadamia oils.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nine of those points came in a 16-0 third quarter run that turned a seven-point deficit into a 61-52 lead heading to the fourth, quieting the packed house in San Francisco’s Chase Center.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Calming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calming. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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