as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a calming glass of warm milk
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as in soothing
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as in lulling
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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as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of
he calmed himself before continuing the eulogy
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Recent Examples of calming
Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 5 June 2026
This summer’s take on beachy perfumes encapsulates the calming, pensive, and healing nature of the seashore.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
The rooms were so dazzling and calming, as flowers projected across the floor and along the faces of those in the room.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
All the episodes are very sweet and very calming, and all three of my kids like them.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 28 May 2026
Herbal Teas That May Affect Blood Sugar Chamomile Chamomile tea is often chosen for its calming and soothing effects.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
The soft green tones subtly pull in the olive pillows across my bed, while the abstract landscape design creates a calming, serene vibe that still feels neutral enough to work long term.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
In fact, Branch adds, studies have proven that incorporating natural materials into spaces can even reduce stress levels, and what could be more calming than that?
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
That included refreshing the children’s area, creation of a separate space for teens, repositioning the meeting rooms, placing new furniture along the popular glass arc wall that overlooks the River to River Greenway trail and building a quiet zone area and a sensory friendly calming room.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 May 2026
But the only peace on Concrète Waves is the occasional pullback, a calming of the storm rather than the coming of a resolution.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
There is self-regulation going on in the initial stages of spiritual development, and this is where calming does come into play.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Listen to calming music to reduce tension.
—Craig O. Weber, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
There are several traffic-calming measures such as detours and lane closures that may happen depending on attendance as Fan Festival approaches.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Flynn also said Bow Mar has not implemented all of the traffic calming measures recommended in a 2024 study, including additional speed-calming designs such as chicanes.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The doctor, Jean-Baptiste Denis, the personal physician of King Louis XIV, thought animal blood might be safer—and maybe even calming.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
Helping your teen find optimal methods for calming their brains down before bed, from meditation or prayer to taking a walk in the park before sunset.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Something about it is oddly calming.
—Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2026
In theory, Bregman’s calming presence and competitive nature would also help even out the season’s inevitable highs and lows.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 8 June 2026
Adjective
In the Telegraph Garden, photographed by Herry Lawford at the Chelsea Flower Show, the minimal use of color is very calming and soothing to the eyes.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 5 June 2026
This summer’s take on beachy perfumes encapsulates the calming, pensive, and healing nature of the seashore.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
The rooms were so dazzling and calming, as flowers projected across the floor and along the faces of those in the room.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
All the episodes are very sweet and very calming, and all three of my kids like them.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 28 May 2026
Herbal Teas That May Affect Blood Sugar Chamomile Chamomile tea is often chosen for its calming and soothing effects.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
The soft green tones subtly pull in the olive pillows across my bed, while the abstract landscape design creates a calming, serene vibe that still feels neutral enough to work long term.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
In fact, Branch adds, studies have proven that incorporating natural materials into spaces can even reduce stress levels, and what could be more calming than that?
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
That included refreshing the children’s area, creation of a separate space for teens, repositioning the meeting rooms, placing new furniture along the popular glass arc wall that overlooks the River to River Greenway trail and building a quiet zone area and a sensory friendly calming room.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Noun
At the same time, glycerin, squalane, and tremella mushrooms keep skin comfortably hydrated, while calming extras like bisabolol and Centella asiatica (cica) minimize the chance of irritation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 May 2026
But the only peace on Concrète Waves is the occasional pullback, a calming of the storm rather than the coming of a resolution.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
There is self-regulation going on in the initial stages of spiritual development, and this is where calming does come into play.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Lavender is beloved for its calming fragrance and vibrant purple blooms.
—Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Listen to calming music to reduce tension.
—Craig O. Weber, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
There are several traffic-calming measures such as detours and lane closures that may happen depending on attendance as Fan Festival approaches.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Flynn also said Bow Mar has not implemented all of the traffic calming measures recommended in a 2024 study, including additional speed-calming designs such as chicanes.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The doctor, Jean-Baptiste Denis, the personal physician of King Louis XIV, thought animal blood might be safer—and maybe even calming.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
Helping your teen find optimal methods for calming their brains down before bed, from meditation or prayer to taking a walk in the park before sunset.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Something about it is oddly calming.
—Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2026
In theory, Bregman’s calming presence and competitive nature would also help even out the season’s inevitable highs and lows.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calming
Adjective
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Scape Park has exciting outdoor activities and points of interests to explore, such as zip lines, cenotes, and caverns, while El Dorado Water Park is the epitome of aquatic fun with more than 20 attractions, from high-speed slides to a relaxing wave pool, ideal for the whole family.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Long flights feel noticeably more relaxing with somewhere to prop up tired feet.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Noun
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This became a soothing refrain whenever there was a momentary, impossible-to-plan-for hiccup (like the arrival time of custom’s agents) shared with the guests.—
Maria Yagoda,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The project was about permeating the masses, gradually lulling them with propaganda.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Glamp or camp under the starry skies with Lake Superior's waves lulling you to sleep at Grand Marais Recreation Area or Pincushion Mountain Haus.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Officials provided no information on crews’ progress in containing the blaze.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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New analysis published today by the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN) reveals there are over 621 trillion miles of fungal pathways containing around 300 megatons of carbon within Earth’s topsoils.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Let your senses guide wise spending, and favor one durable tool that makes your routine feel comforting while still keeping you productive.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Autumn brings crisp air, colorful foliage in the forests and arboretums, roaring fires, and comforting, warming dishes.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The consequences are showing up in classrooms, on college campuses, and increasingly in entry-level workplaces, where managers report that young hires struggle with everything from making eye contact during a conversation to composing a coherent professional email.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The magic behind the work of Rick Dick, who is from Maremma, a rural area in Tuscany, and is in his forties, is the synergy between his skill for composing an image and his savviness for identifying the right moment.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
10 June 2026
Verb
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However, the Rams’ acquisition of Garrett puts a team that was firmly a Super Bowl favorite back in the conversation for a 2026 Super Bowl run, quieting the doubters who rose after the 2026 NFL Draft.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The company says the device supports sleep by lowering cortisol within minutes, slowing the heart, quieting racing thoughts and shifting users into parasympathetic mode.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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“Calming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calming. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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