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
But the most noteworthy addition to Mohonk is the Lakeview Summerhouse, the resort's first outdoor treatment room, in an arcadian pavilion overlooking Lake Mohonk and the surrounding Shawangunk Mountains.
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Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2023
Visitors will find more than arcadian Constable landscapes and genteel Gainsborough portraits of aristocrats.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
More ominously for his followers, Ona shaved off the Garibaldi beard that had been the emblem of his arcadian struggle.
—Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
This small town lies within the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S., which is dotted with lakes and creeks, providing an arcadian backdrop to your stay.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
Over the next few decades, back to the soil, ski bum, and jam band dreams flourished in these arcadian corners.
—Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
Until recently, the Falkland Islands were a quasi-feudal colony, in which an arcadian Britain of the past was preserved in microcosm—a population of eighteen hundred, territory a little larger than Jamaica.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, The New Yorker, 29 June 2020
With hilltop farms in trouble, Potter’s wondrous arcadian refuge is increasingly a battleground for tourism, but what form of tourism is the question.
—Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2018
The formal precision in these pictures can be eye-popping, and the compositional symmetry and the positioning of the figures in arcadian settings evoke Mannerist, and, at other times, Pre-Raphaelite qualities.
—Philip Gefter, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2017
Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2023
Visitors will find more than arcadian Constable landscapes and genteel Gainsborough portraits of aristocrats.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
More ominously for his followers, Ona shaved off the Garibaldi beard that had been the emblem of his arcadian struggle.
—Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
This small town lies within the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S., which is dotted with lakes and creeks, providing an arcadian backdrop to your stay.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
Over the next few decades, back to the soil, ski bum, and jam band dreams flourished in these arcadian corners.
—Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
Until recently, the Falkland Islands were a quasi-feudal colony, in which an arcadian Britain of the past was preserved in microcosm—a population of eighteen hundred, territory a little larger than Jamaica.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, The New Yorker, 29 June 2020
With hilltop farms in trouble, Potter’s wondrous arcadian refuge is increasingly a battleground for tourism, but what form of tourism is the question.
—Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2018
The formal precision in these pictures can be eye-popping, and the compositional symmetry and the positioning of the figures in arcadian settings evoke Mannerist, and, at other times, Pre-Raphaelite qualities.
—Philip Gefter, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arcadian
Adjective
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Without it, people go quiet, engagement drops and growth stalls.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Young visitors will enjoy the splash pad and water slide, while guests ages 18 and older are welcome to relax in the quiet adults-only pool and hot tub.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Iran has long maintained that its nuclear program is peaceful, and U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that Tehran is not actively pursuing a bomb.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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My students said these are small, unexpected spots that provide an excellent opportunity for a quiet, peaceful break, to be present, whether enjoyed alone or with a friend.—
Eric Zillmer,
The Conversation,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Six Senses Ibiza Wade into the serene waters of Xarraca Bay while staying at Six Senses Ibiza, a 137-room hotel on the northern edge of the island.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Tucked into the verdant hills above Cannes, France, in a coveted residential enclave known as Lower California, Villa Nicky overlooks the shimmering Mediterranean with a serene, almost cinematic quality.—
Gay Gassmann,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The filmmaking matches the placid discontent of the characters.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Its setting once bore the rich grandeur of the Northwest, framed by mountains, royal robes of evergreens trailing into the placid harbor of Commencement Bay.—
Caroline Fraser
June 10,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Buyers are moving away from light and airy tones, favoring deeper hues that feel modern, tranquil, and organic.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
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Mercedes uses rich wood trim, white Nappa leather, white silk, and polished aluminum to create an atmosphere that's both tranquil and glamorous.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The brand’s Breeze duvet cover features an extra-soft, 300 single-ply thread count sateen weave fabric made from Tencel eucalyptus lyocell fibers, which helps absorb moisture and promote a restful sleep.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
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For Better Sleep Best time to drink: Evening Consider trying bone broth in the evening for more restful sleep.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2025
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“Arcadian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arcadian. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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