as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the painter is well-known for depictions of mute, slightly mysterious figures in arcadian settings
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Recent Examples of arcadian
Surely, the Weston could rest on this arcadian glamour alone.
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Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
From stunning ancient ruins to huge mountain gorges and eerie medieval towers
This is where Paris stole Helen and triggered the Trojan War; that’s where Heracles fought the lion; here are the Arcadian mountains that goat-footed Pan called home, and over there are the gates to Hades.
—Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
For the project, the design was infused with Hall’s signature drawings of an Arcadian garden, inspired by Rousham House and Gardens in Oxfordshire, England.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Feb. 2026
Neutral in palette and contemporary in design, earthy colors and tactile textures are complemented by Arcadian materials that create a dialogue with nature.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s something almost Arcadian in Jacqueline Overton’s 1933 description of this landscape of labor.
—JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
His film credits include This Too Shall Pass, Arcadian and Joe Bell.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
His work speaks for itself, as he's starred in numerous weird roles in the horror and fantasy genres, including Mandy and Prisoners of the Ghostland, as well as new adored faves like Arcadian and Dream Scenario.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 19 July 2024
Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
From stunning ancient ruins to huge mountain gorges and eerie medieval towers
This is where Paris stole Helen and triggered the Trojan War; that’s where Heracles fought the lion; here are the Arcadian mountains that goat-footed Pan called home, and over there are the gates to Hades.
—Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
For the project, the design was infused with Hall’s signature drawings of an Arcadian garden, inspired by Rousham House and Gardens in Oxfordshire, England.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Feb. 2026
Neutral in palette and contemporary in design, earthy colors and tactile textures are complemented by Arcadian materials that create a dialogue with nature.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s something almost Arcadian in Jacqueline Overton’s 1933 description of this landscape of labor.
—JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
His film credits include This Too Shall Pass, Arcadian and Joe Bell.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
His work speaks for itself, as he's starred in numerous weird roles in the horror and fantasy genres, including Mandy and Prisoners of the Ghostland, as well as new adored faves like Arcadian and Dream Scenario.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 19 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arcadian
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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By Sunday afternoon, the park was peaceful, with some residents setting up a Father's Day lunch while men nearby were playing cards.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The view is extraordinary, but the experience is far from peaceful in peak season.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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With its serene turquoise waters, emerald rivers and lush rainforests, the region has unsurprisingly become an epicenter of wellness tourism.—
Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The better thing to do is spend a day relaxing on the serene shoreline, then come back the following day to discover everything else the park has to offer.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Upstate, all the drippy humidity and congested traffic of the city dissolves into a placid breeze.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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Tuesday night was a much more placid affair, with just twelve runs scored on 18 hits, but of those 18 hits, six were home runs.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Lucy is very isolated in this superficially tranquil domestic setting, separated from friends, far from her mother, dependent on Philip, and not even entirely fluent in German.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The Orangery, one of nearly a dozen gardens, provides an exotic and tranquil refuge to recovery from the adrenaline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In a separate study, chronic daily users spent significantly more time awake during the night and got less restful sleep compared with nonusers; another study found that using cannabis close to bedtime had similar effects.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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Thankfully, my first night in Appalachia consisted only of a restful sleep.—
Hillary Richard,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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“Arcadian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arcadian. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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