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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the unusual calmness of the lake gave its surface a strikingly glassy appearance
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
her resolute calmness in a crisis serves her well as a nurse in the emergency room
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a teacher who handles even the most vexing situations with a clearheaded calmness
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Recent Examples of calmness
As chairman Paraag Marathe said in his summer backing of Farke, the manager’s superpower is his calmness, his ability to take the sting out of a situation.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
What stood out on a visit was the relative quiet, a calmness that contrasted to the other side of the complex, where reporters hover in the briefing room and the double doors of the West Wing.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Yet the calmness of these denials aroused American suspicion.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Being a Snake Wrangler Professional guidance on snake wrangling emphasizes calmness, control and minimizing harm to both the snake and humans.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, clean and organized spaces are associated with calmness, a sense of control, and even better physical health.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
That calmness, however, was soon overtaken by the kitchen, with the hiss of the pans, stir of the pots and sharp calls exchanged between cooks quickly filling the air, along with the sounds of an upbeat Peruvian song playing in the background.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
There was a throw in the third quarter that explained his improvement, his calmness.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Leon says that connection can often help promote calmness.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
What stood out on a visit was the relative quiet, a calmness that contrasted to the other side of the complex, where reporters hover in the briefing room and the double doors of the West Wing.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Yet the calmness of these denials aroused American suspicion.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Being a Snake Wrangler Professional guidance on snake wrangling emphasizes calmness, control and minimizing harm to both the snake and humans.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, clean and organized spaces are associated with calmness, a sense of control, and even better physical health.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
That calmness, however, was soon overtaken by the kitchen, with the hiss of the pans, stir of the pots and sharp calls exchanged between cooks quickly filling the air, along with the sounds of an upbeat Peruvian song playing in the background.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
There was a throw in the third quarter that explained his improvement, his calmness.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Leon says that connection can often help promote calmness.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmness
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Former Alabama safety Eddie Jackson, now with the Chicago Bears, said Simpson’s confidence and composure remind him of veteran players who have already seen it all.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even the imperfections in the costume — the slightly off-shoulder veil, the asymmetry — hint at the cracks in her composure.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Families with children swim in the shallow ripples, and sea gulls flock above the peacefulness.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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France is the most militarized country in Western and Central Europe, while South America was the only region to record an improvement of peacefulness in this latest index.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Hiking every day gave her the time and space to reflect on her life and enjoy the serenity of being in nature.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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The serenity of the small Norwegian town’s countryside brought a clarity to Scott and her team of collaborators throughout the creative process.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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The peace declaration included a commitment to withdraw heavy weapons from the border, de-mining efforts, and to de-escalate tensions that erupted into the brief but deadly border conflict.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its fourth year, both sides show signs of fatigue, but neither is ready for peace.—
Jack Watling,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
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Nestled within the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Boone’s endless mountainous views and lush green spaces create an instant sense of calm.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Four guest bedrooms on the main level each have an attached bathroom—two also have walk-in closets—and share a cozy living area and a spa zone with a fitness room, sauna, and garden-level calm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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This one strikes a mid-century chord with its wide face and retro time display, with an atomic dial and silent-sweep movement to maximize quietness.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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But, unsurprisingly, his favorite aspect of the place is its profound quietness.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What changed modern warfare was not necessarily the most advanced weapon per se, but rather that the Sherman enabled large-scale mechanized operations, thanks to its ease of production, repair, logistics support, and global deployment across multiple theaters.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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These palazzo pants strike the perfect balance between polish and ease, with a silky drape that looks good, even after long travel days.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Silver Hugo for Best Sound goes to SOUND OF FALLING for its ability to echo, in both its silences and thunders, the constant hum of secrets passed from one generation to the next in the apparent domestic quiet that both conceals and reveals.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the quiet of the Sabbath morning when all the neighborhood was wrapped in slumber, some dastardly degenerate crept into the room, choked her to death, assaulted her criminally and left her bruised and bleeding body lying on the bed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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