1
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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Noun
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Four years on, the Loom & Leaf hasn’t lost its composure.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025 -
The Dolphins defense kept its composure and didn’t start tackling Bears offensive players once the Bears were delivering blows.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Aug. 2025
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Oslo blends sleek Scandinavian design with serenity—its waterfront promenades, floating saunas, and forested parks offering quiet escape.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Spa The 11,500-square-foot Spa Montage is a sanctuary of serenity, whose treatments reflect the region’s natural beauty.—
Rafael Peña,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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This journey has been so special full of peace, excitement, and so much grace.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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On the inside, a two-story lobby wrapped in wood and featuring large-format terrazzo tile flooring is meant to evoke an immediate sense of peace for players.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Instead of the usual noise and energy that fill the stadium during a match, this experience invites you to slow down and enjoy a rare moment of calm.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Slide a sheepskin cover over a rattan chair for a cocoon of calm, and instead of your standard wool or cotton area rug, opt for one made from natural fibers, such as woven jute.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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Aim for a coarse to medium-coarse grind that’s as uniform as possible for ease of filtering.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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But ease of access doesn’t compensate for lack of value.—
David James,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In the quiet of the postpartum unit, some staff shared that they had been born here; others told stories of celebrating the births of friends and family members.—
John McHugh,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
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Moments of early-morning quiet in a deer stand are some of my favorites to recall.—
George Warthen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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