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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
Maybe Romero was the perfect vice-captain under former head coach Ange Postecoglou because his fiery on-field persona balanced the calmness of Son Heung-min.
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
These delicious gummies support calmness and relaxation without the use of melatonin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Morales and the other aquatic performers had to master the art of finding calmness and holding their breath for at least 45 seconds.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Stafford credited his calmness to his 17 years of NFL experience.
—Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
People say the hobby offers calmness and a sense of control.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
According to them, blue-greens are moody, but not in a way that supports calmness.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Plaintiffs claimed that Feel Free was marketed as a drink that could induce calmness and relaxation, and was no more habit-forming than caffeine—but that using the product had led many customers to become addicted to it.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Nike will launch Devin Booker’s second signature sneaker and its Mind franchise, which uses pressure points backed by science to encourage calmness and focus.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
These delicious gummies support calmness and relaxation without the use of melatonin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Morales and the other aquatic performers had to master the art of finding calmness and holding their breath for at least 45 seconds.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Stafford credited his calmness to his 17 years of NFL experience.
—Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
People say the hobby offers calmness and a sense of control.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
According to them, blue-greens are moody, but not in a way that supports calmness.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Plaintiffs claimed that Feel Free was marketed as a drink that could induce calmness and relaxation, and was no more habit-forming than caffeine—but that using the product had led many customers to become addicted to it.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Nike will launch Devin Booker’s second signature sneaker and its Mind franchise, which uses pressure points backed by science to encourage calmness and focus.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmness
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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One of Lamont’s unacknowledged strengths is his public composure and innate courtesy in an era when escalating vulgarity in politics shows an ugly American face to us and the world.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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The ride strikes a fine balance between composure and comfort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Suddenly, the peacefulness turned into total chaos as noise and motion erupted around me.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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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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Rafael Manuel’s Filipiñana opens with a provocation coyly disguised as serenity.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Oceana was rooted in serenity and calm, the type of energy Santa Monica is known for.—
Jessika Hardy,
Refinery29,
13 Feb. 2026
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This type of immersive education challenges students to engage with conflict not as passive observers but as active participants, working alongside those directly impacted by conflict to understand their experiences and gain firsthand knowledge of the complexities involved in sustaining peace.—
David Dumke,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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But Indonesia’s military said Sunday that up to 8,000 of its troops are expected to be ready by the end of June for a potential deployment to Gaza as part of a humanitarian and peace mission.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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If health routines feel off, prep a nourishing lunch or take a brief walk, because order creates steady calm.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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The film’s early images — lush fairways, orderly golf course rituals, bodies moving through a dewy, manicured world of leisure — project an intoxicating, utopian calm.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Not with the quietness of a disease already in her brain; not drugged and almost constantly sleeping.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Default settings matter, and when convenience is the default, most individuals will unknowingly trade control for ease of use.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps due to their ease of access and ubiquity, new Hondas are the main target these days.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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