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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the house was once again tranquil after the kids moved outside to play
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
though she should have been upset, she felt oddly tranquil upon learning that she would not be receiving the scholarship
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as in peaceful
free from storms or physical disturbance
drifting dreamily through tranquil seas
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Recent Examples of tranquil
For a touch of tranquil nature in a small kitchen, Sherwin-Williams Jogging Path offers both warmth and a tiny hint of green.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
The four mile long loop built to connect parts of the city’s new Parks and Boulevards system was tranquil, scenic and offered grand views of the Missouri River below.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
Perched above the island’s iconic blue-domed church in the tranquil town of Oia, Santo Pure resort embraces a signature philosophy: The art of slow living.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
The hotel delivers water views from every suite — enjoy the tranquil scene from your balcony.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
The four mile long loop built to connect parts of the city’s new Parks and Boulevards system was tranquil, scenic and offered grand views of the Missouri River below.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
Perched above the island’s iconic blue-domed church in the tranquil town of Oia, Santo Pure resort embraces a signature philosophy: The art of slow living.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
The hotel delivers water views from every suite — enjoy the tranquil scene from your balcony.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquil
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On highways and surface roads in the rural countryside west of Detroit, the 2025 Ford Explorer was smooth and quiet, with plenty of power for highway acceleration.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The peak of hurricane season is here, and activity could soon ramp up, despite the relative quiet currently occurring in the tropics, according to meteorologists.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The video of serene waves that swished behind the curved stage at the start of Dua Lipa’s concert slowly intensified until the tide became a surge, an appropriate analogy for the pop superstar’s arrival in the US for the first time in more than three years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Previously owned by John Fogerty—and briefly before him, Sylvester Stallone—the property combines serene country charm with celebrity-caliber amenities.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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What began as a peaceful protest escalated after the government deployed a heavy security presence in the protest area.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Where to stay A 20-minute walk from Tiananmen Square and the entrance to the Forbidden City is the PuXuan Hotel and Spa, an oasis of 116 peaceful rooms.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 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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Daedone briefly looked stricken, but, even so, a placid smile remained on her face.—
Thessaly La Force,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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Hill stayed calm, recovering from the blunder and finding an open lane for an 80-yard touchdown.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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All of these things can soften poop and move it through your system more smoothly—which helps keep those nearby blood vessels calm and cool.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Sep. 2025
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In Los Angeles, the tapes revealed insiders cutting deals in hushed tones.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
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One storyline that will be at the forefront of season 3 centers on Wednesday's Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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Two new parents thought investing in the highly coveted SNOO bassinet seemed like a surefire way to guarantee restful nights, but their 1-month-old had other plans.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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But its night wouldn’t be restful.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 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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Remember, significant wealth can be created in the market by those who maintain a composed and strategic approach during times of volatility.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Tranquil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquil. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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