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as in quiet
free from storms or physical disturbance
after a stormy night of high winds and driving rains, the day dawned on a calm sea
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
bystanders tried to help the injured person remain calm while they waited for the ambulance to arrive
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as in peaceful
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the room became much calmer once the rowdy tour group had left
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
vacationing city dwellers who are tired of the hustle and bustle enjoy the calm of the secluded mountain village
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as in peace
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
the batter always exudes an aura of calm, even in clutch situations
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as in to soothe
to free from distress or disturbance
the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency
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Recent Examples of calm
Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Some years the battle moves to choosing members of the party’s town committee, though on Thursday night all was calm at the local Democratic caucus.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Next to the hilarity of Liu and the wisdom of Glenn, Levito settles comfortably as their contrast, the youngster in their sisterhood, the calm next to their storm.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Hind’s emergency calls reach Palestine’s Red Crescent Society who attempt to calm and rescue her but they are stymied with red tape, necessary for safe passage.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Afternoons here are deliciously drowsy, spent dozing in the shade, gently parting calm sea water, or gliding past craggy rock formations in a little motor-boat.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Some years the battle moves to choosing members of the party’s town committee, though on Thursday night all was calm at the local Democratic caucus.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
Meanwhile, the interim government has urged calm and unity while signaling tentative engagement with Washington, including exploratory diplomatic contacts and discussions about reopening embassies.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Next to the hilarity of Liu and the wisdom of Glenn, Levito settles comfortably as their contrast, the youngster in their sisterhood, the calm next to their storm.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
King Charles views her as a great asset and calming influence within the royal family.
—Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Hind’s emergency calls reach Palestine’s Red Crescent Society who attempt to calm and rescue her but they are stymied with red tape, necessary for safe passage.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calm
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The lightweight fabric is also quiet, so you won’t be awoken from crinkling material.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The family settled in a quiet residential street of older homes and multifamily buildings, some front porches festooned with pride flags still twinkling with holiday lights.—
Michael Biesecker,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Opposite a serene Rooney Mara and a raging Claire Foy, Buckley is a lone dissenting voice in Sarah Polley’s heart-wrenching portrait of a group of women and girls in an isolated Mennonite colony who are debating how to respond to a series of brutal attacks from the men in their community.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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The serene pool and hot tub area is no different, decorated with native plants and nestled into the landscape; the walls encasing the pool deck are a nearly identical hue to the surrounding mountains.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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The mayor called on the community to remain peaceful in the aftermath.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But once inside, as the crackling fire quickly warms you up, there’s no better feeling after hours on the trail than dropping your backpack on the floor, taking off your boots and settling in for a few days of peaceful escape.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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The new agreement says that Ukraine’s sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are non-negotiable elements of any peace deal and warned that its self-defense is essential to its own security and wider Euro-Atlantic stability.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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As temperatures bottom out and ice fringes the shore, a certain peace takes over.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Aquaphor Lip Repair Balm not only soothes and heals dry lips, but also has SPF 30 sunscreen for additional protection against the sun’s harmful rays.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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In prior administrations, the division has moved quickly to open and publicly announce such investigations, not only to reflect federal jurisdiction over potential civil rights violations but also in hopes of soothing community angst that sometimes accompanies shootings involving law enforcement.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mansfield Park contains a slow burning love story with Fanny’s cousin Edmund and delicious subplots concerning two charming, selfish siblings, but of chief interest are Fanny’s two aunts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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This single optical component contains many tiny lenses on one surface.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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In Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man, a tranquil church becomes the scene of a shocking (and seemingly impossible) murder.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Corn Islands Flung more than 40 miles off the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua, the Corn Islands have long been spoken of by in-the-know travelers looking for a truly tranquil escape.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Calm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calm. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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