1
as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
an exceptionally placid mother who was rarely upset by her six children
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a placid lake
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a vacation in the placid lake community
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Recent Examples of placid
Last Summer is a hard movie to shake, precisely because its placid surfaces conflict so beautifully and unnervingly with its dark heart.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
The 1981 painting is abstract and minimalist, a compilation of placid shades—pink, blue, and white lines—stacked horizontally.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The name hums with nostalgia, and includes a placid nod to those coal-mining towns where people were paid in company scrip.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
The notion of a placid start for the solar system’s solids has prevailed for the past half-century.
—Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
The 1981 painting is abstract and minimalist, a compilation of placid shades—pink, blue, and white lines—stacked horizontally.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The name hums with nostalgia, and includes a placid nod to those coal-mining towns where people were paid in company scrip.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
The notion of a placid start for the solar system’s solids has prevailed for the past half-century.
—Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placid
Adjective
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Her makeup was clean and serene, including highlights like bold brows and a glossy lip by artist Misha Shahzada.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The result here is serene, sculptural, and undeniably refined.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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My 90-minute Inner Calm massage in a treatment room with rainforest views was restorative and tranquil, while morning hikes on Ladera’s cliffside trails further enhanced the distinctive sense of place and vantage point of the resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mayreau Beach Club & Villas stands head and shoulders above the rest as an upscale hideaway perched on a blissfully tranquil bay.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Only six minutes into this match, New Zealand has scored to take a 1-0 lead and temporarily quiet what had been a raucous crowd tilted toward the Iranian team.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The end of mandatory minicamp ushers in the quietest time on the NFL calendar.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Cloudy, rushing waters in the spring give way to calmer, clear flows in the summer.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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While black bear attacks are rare, if encountered, individuals should remain calm, avoid eye contact, and slowly back away.—
Jared Goffinet,
The Enquirer,
7 July 2025
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The demonstration, which had been previously organized by a hodgepodge of activist groups after weeks of negotiations with local authorities, was otherwise peaceful — with environmentalists, women’s rights advocates, supporters of Palestinians and foes of imperialism, fascism and capitalism.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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While many protests remained peaceful, authorities have also investigated multiple incidents involving vandalism, property destruction and attacks on construction equipment.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In contrast, composed framing of his loyal squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), underlines a different emotion.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Ground clearance still limits ambitions for serious green-laning, but across steep inclines, deeply rutted tracks, and surprisingly deep water crossings, the Jaecoo 8 remained composed and unbothered.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Though usually best appreciated in hushed versions, the glorious vocalizing of this trio captivates.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
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The hushed cool of a library in the summer.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placid. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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