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.
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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.
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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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
There’s something almost Arcadian in Jacqueline Overton’s 1933 description of this landscape of labor.
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JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
His film credits include This Too Shall Pass, Arcadian and Joe Bell.
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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.
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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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Prosecutors also alleged King fathered a child through an extra-marital affair and threatened the child’s mother to keep quiet.
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But he is viewed by Labour supporters as a more effective, optimistic and plain-speaking communicator than Starmer, who's quiet, lawyerly manner has consistently failed to connect with the public's national mood.
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But Otto is the man who served as Hand of the King to Rhaenrya's father, peaceful King Viserys (Paddy Considine).
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To stop the peaceful transfer of power.
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Down the hall, the bedroom’s mostly white design theme returns to a more serene composition, providing a quiet sanctuary.
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The interiors of the Prima Class-ship feel serene and upscale, with plenty of places to sit and enjoy a cocktail.
Adjective
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The main institutional index of US row-crop land finished up a fraction over the prior year, the kind of placid result that has made farmland a favorite of pension funds looking for calm.
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In that moment, a salmon does a porpoising roll in the placid pool about 30 feet below me and out about 60 feet from shore.
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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.
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The Orangery, one of nearly a dozen gardens, provides an exotic and tranquil refuge to recovery from the adrenaline.
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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.
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Thankfully, my first night in Appalachia consisted only of a restful sleep.
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“Arcadian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arcadian. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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