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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
In that space lives clarity, confidence and calmness.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
As the destruction and chaos continued on the streets, the family of the victim of Monday's stabbing attack at the center of the riots pleaded for calmness and tolerance.
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Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Clutter has been linked to higher stress levels, lower focus, and feelings of tension or irritability, whereas clean and organized spaces are associated with calmness, a sense of control, and even better physical health.
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Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
But that primary election calmness is not the case in the 67th Assembly District covering Buena Park, Cypress and Fullerton; the 68th Assembly District covering Orange and Santa Ana; and the 72nd Assembly District covering the coastline as well as Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods and Lake Forest.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
Blues, greens, and lilacs are grounding, and the first two are nature-inspired and convey calmness.
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Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
That created a vacancy at the heart of Wolves’ back three which Bueno, the eight-time Uruguay international, has filled with the minimum of fuss and a level of composure and calmness that has taken many by surprise.
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Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Criteria include water calmness, crowds, beach cleanliness, and the likelihood of encountering wildlife.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 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.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
As the destruction and chaos continued on the streets, the family of the victim of Monday's stabbing attack at the center of the riots pleaded for calmness and tolerance.
—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Clutter has been linked to higher stress levels, lower focus, and feelings of tension or irritability, whereas clean and organized spaces are associated with calmness, a sense of control, and even better physical health.
—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
But that primary election calmness is not the case in the 67th Assembly District covering Buena Park, Cypress and Fullerton; the 68th Assembly District covering Orange and Santa Ana; and the 72nd Assembly District covering the coastline as well as Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods and Lake Forest.
—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
Blues, greens, and lilacs are grounding, and the first two are nature-inspired and convey calmness.
—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
That created a vacancy at the heart of Wolves’ back three which Bueno, the eight-time Uruguay international, has filled with the minimum of fuss and a level of composure and calmness that has taken many by surprise.
—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Criteria include water calmness, crowds, beach cleanliness, and the likelihood of encountering wildlife.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmness
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.
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Biology Dictates Decision Quality In Leadership Leaders are judged on many factors, including their energy, presence, composure, appearance, and consistency.
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Road imperfections are absorbed with composure, wind noise is reasonably controlled, and the cabin feels quieter than many compact rivals.
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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.
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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.
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But there’s a particular beauty and serenity along this two to three-hour tubing run down the Winooski River from Burlington to Richmond in the Green Mountain State that will take your breath away as much as the refreshing waters do.
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When Senegal pulled one back in the 95th minute, disturbing the serenity of the closing stages, Mbappe gestured for calm.
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Corlys is below deck on The Queen Who Never Was, telling a defiant Alyn about Rhaenyra’s new plan for peace, when the alarms sound.
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Chait narrowly averted a three-union strike in April with agreements that restored labor peace — but left critics questioning whether the school system could afford the pact, and whether Carvalho would have held out for a more affordable deal.
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To come up with its study, the company looked at different factors that equate to quietness, including monthly search volume, visitor ratings, average summer temperatures, access to nearby restaurants and bars, and availability of accommodations.
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The last rays of the setting sun lit the distant Saw Tooth Mountains away to the west, while a quietness settled like a huge soft blanket spread over the wilderness.
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Uneasy calm has settled over Lebanon, with no Israeli strikes reported overnight or Sunday after days of heavy fighting.
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The article posits that true calm stems not from certainty, but from clear, consistent signals, akin to a jazz band's steady bass line.
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On Saturday afternoon, as tournament leaders played in the quiet of a clearing course and a low-slung sun, train whistles from the Long Island Railroad echoed clear across the land, offering reminders for the few who remained that their ride was leaving.
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Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.
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“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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