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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a serene vacation spot
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
a serene woman who was everyone's source of support
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a serene lake
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Recent Examples of serene
Maria Sharapova’s serene Manhattan Beach retreat has found a new owner in one of the NBA’s brightest stars.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Another, from 2023, unfolds in the vernacular of hopecore, the social-media trend from that year that paired serene and optimistic imagery with hazy, soothing music.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Ipojuca, Brazil, is a serene coastal town with calm, turquoise waters that are perfect for shoulder season.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Upstairs are 120 rooms and suites, each showcasing floor-to-ceiling windows, sweeping views, and a serene yet vibrant aesthetic.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Another, from 2023, unfolds in the vernacular of hopecore, the social-media trend from that year that paired serene and optimistic imagery with hazy, soothing music.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Ipojuca, Brazil, is a serene coastal town with calm, turquoise waters that are perfect for shoulder season.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Upstairs are 120 rooms and suites, each showcasing floor-to-ceiling windows, sweeping views, and a serene yet vibrant aesthetic.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serene
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In certain corners of the Internet, people have spent the past year picking apart the Swedish influencer turned fashion mogul’s $200 cardigans, her quiet-luxury aesthetic, her linen-and-curtain-bangs image, and—oh yes—those toilet-cleaning allegations.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 Sep. 2025
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The potential series will center on Violet Sorrengail, whose plans for a quiet life are upended when her mother, a military general, orders her to join the brutal Basgiath War College and become one of several hundred candidates vying to become dragon riders.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Charlie would have called for calm heads and careful strategy.—
Ayaan Hirsi Ali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The great hope of the Gulf Arabs is that Trump understands this and finally pressures Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire agreement, returning the region to something approaching calm.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Tucked along the Current River, Blue Spring is a tranquil, can’t-miss spot in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
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Water features are a key component thanks to their tranquil sound and rhythmic flow.—
Laura Fenton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Aug. 2025
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But not everyone agreed that this mom would be better off picking her battles before rushing into an argument that could cost her a peaceful relationship with her in-laws.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
23 Sep. 2025
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Every worker deserves a peaceful commute to work.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The second thing that makes an impression is how composed Sartori is—remarkably Zen even—mere hours before a major show.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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The vocabulary being used by Qatar’s prime minister is strong, evocative and damning, a departure from his usual composed response to the incessant twists and turns of trying to end the 23-month war in Gaza.—
Paula Hancocks,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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May 13, 2021 issue Prudence Crowther and James Taibi Olympic Notes August 8, 1996 issue Christopher Benfey Resistance Pottery Two recent exhibitions of the work of Black potters find political acts in the placid history of nineteenth-century American stoneware.—
Leslie T. Chang,
The New York Review of Books,
18 Sep. 2025
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Though many visitors to Scotland seek out hiking and walking trails far from the buzzing big cities, in fact, Glasgow and Edinburgh are replete with placid and picturesque green spaces.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Burrow even includes two down alternative pillows to set up your couch surfers for a restful night’s sleep).—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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Minimize alcohol ahead of your bedtime to promote a more restful sleep.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Overall, the collected plant evidence shows that the area was humid and forested when the dinosaurs roamed.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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If the justices rule that IEEPA does not permit these tariffs, the government could be potentially required to refund some collected duties and presidents going forward could face clearer statutory limits on unilateral trade actions.—
Anna Commander
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Serene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serene. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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