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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
But that primary election calmness is not the case in Assembly District 67 covering Buena Park, Cypress and Fullerton; Assembly District 68 covering Orange and Santa Ana; and Assembly District 72 covering the coastline as well as Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods and Lake Forest.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Criteria include water calmness, crowds, beach cleanliness, and the likelihood of encountering wildlife.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026
Few arrive with emotional control and cool calmness.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
That now looks to be a bargain, with Lammens exuding a calmness in goal that has been absent for the last few seasons for United.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Carved into the cliffs and wrapped in pine forest, the Hacienda Na Xamena brings unique barefoot-chic calmness to a usually loud destination.
—William Jones, USA Today, 18 May 2026
But the prevailing auditory sense that stands out in memory is an uncanny calmness, met by a student trapped inside, alive and aware, who cut through the stillness to comfort his peers while their fates remained sealed between earth and steel.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Both relationships are strikingly different; my dad represents the struggle for life, and my mom is all calmness.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
His experience, his calmness, his decision-making was good.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Criteria include water calmness, crowds, beach cleanliness, and the likelihood of encountering wildlife.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026
Few arrive with emotional control and cool calmness.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
That now looks to be a bargain, with Lammens exuding a calmness in goal that has been absent for the last few seasons for United.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Carved into the cliffs and wrapped in pine forest, the Hacienda Na Xamena brings unique barefoot-chic calmness to a usually loud destination.
—William Jones, USA Today, 18 May 2026
But the prevailing auditory sense that stands out in memory is an uncanny calmness, met by a student trapped inside, alive and aware, who cut through the stillness to comfort his peers while their fates remained sealed between earth and steel.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Both relationships are strikingly different; my dad represents the struggle for life, and my mom is all calmness.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
His experience, his calmness, his decision-making was good.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmness
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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With the quarterfinal in a frantic deciding set, Kostyuk gathered her composure first to win in one hour and 49 minutes, becoming the first Ukrainian woman to reach the last four at Roland Garros in the Open Era.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The Wildcats scored three runs in the fifth as Regis Jesuit lost its composure on several plays, allowing Arvada West to gain momentum.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Instead, the seductive peacefulness of the house brought to her mind the contemplative sets in the BBC adaptation of Wolf Hall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 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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At The Horse Shoe Farm, an 85-acre boutique resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Turchin family has created a unique enclave of creativity, serenity, and natural beauty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Its woody, salty, and sea-watery notes are as calming as the sound of ocean waves crashing ashore, but give the wearer a still-water type of serenity.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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The election has also underscored two sharply diverging visions for the future of peace in a country marked by years of conflict.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Trump has demanded that Iran agree to never obtain a nuclear weapon and immediately reopen the Strait as part of any peace deal.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Claiborne’s calm validated all of the afternoon discussions in Kami’s office and all of the time her husband had put into trying to build a bond.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the space with light, while a glass door leads to a private garden lush with bird-of-paradise plants and ferns—a rare pocket of calm in the city.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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There’s a lot of quiet in the country, and there’s a lot of quietness in my children.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Today’s modern woman wants to be able to move with ease and feel comfortable throughout her busy day, and her closets and drawers have breathable, easy-to-wear clothing and intimates.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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This sense of ease and spontaneity is precisely why nightgown dressing is so alluring.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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