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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
Iannarelli explained that a core element of de-escalation is projecting calmness, as individuals often mimic those who appear angry and agitated.
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Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
That’s one reason the International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development works to bring stargazing’s therapeutic effects, such as awe, calmness, and grounding, to vulnerable groups like refugees.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The staff was supportive, guiding us with clarity, calmness, and consistency.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Definitely creates some calmness.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Yustyna has Pavlo’s light blue eyes and seems to have taken after him in her calmness.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
Parenting a stubborn child like mine requires patience, calmness, empathy, and stability.
—Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
When stuff starts to go wrong, that's not exactly an environment that's conducive for calmness.
—Mariia Kashchenko, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
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.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
That’s one reason the International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development works to bring stargazing’s therapeutic effects, such as awe, calmness, and grounding, to vulnerable groups like refugees.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The staff was supportive, guiding us with clarity, calmness, and consistency.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Definitely creates some calmness.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Yustyna has Pavlo’s light blue eyes and seems to have taken after him in her calmness.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
Parenting a stubborn child like mine requires patience, calmness, empathy, and stability.
—Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
When stuff starts to go wrong, that's not exactly an environment that's conducive for calmness.
—Mariia Kashchenko, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
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.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmness
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto went into his final start of the spring with a focus on throwing first-pitch strikes, while also hoping to test his composure with men on base.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Despite the tough outing, Yearwood's composure against the rest of Texas A&M's lineup impressed Trout.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The peacefulness of the nature around them helps make the war feel distant — the clouds rolling across the green hills, the bleating of their neighbor's goats at sunset.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 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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They are inspired by the stories of ancient cultures, captivated by the serenity of nature's wonders, and exhilarated by the excitement of encountering wildlife in their natural habitats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Despite morale-sapping staff layoffs, bizarre executive orders and a 43-day federal government shutdown last fall, the grandeur and serenity of national parks in California remain irresistible to outdoors lovers looking to unwind.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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And will a future peace deal sacrifice women’s rights?—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday afternoon in Courtroom 305 of the Kane County Judicial Center, the parents of 8-year-old Izaiah Lopez finally found some peace after a judge resentenced the man responsible for their small son’s death to six years in prison.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Small savings today strengthen confidence and calm.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Buried deep in a mound of tribbles and emerging from the hairy pile of creatures, Kirk handles himself admirably, embracing the unfortunate situation with a sense of comedic calm that adds yet another humanistic dimension to the iconic captain's character.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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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,
6 Mar. 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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In a category that moves as fast as Korean beauty, that kind of ease matters.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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California, which mails a ballot to every eligible voter, ranks near the top of states in the ease of its elections.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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