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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
Definitely creates some calmness.
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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
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
People say the hobby offers calmness and a sense of control.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
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
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
People say the hobby offers calmness and a sense of control.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 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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The Lakers didn’t help themselves by losing their composure.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Certain current messages demand extra composure when communicated.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 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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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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With clean lines and monochromatic color schemes, minimalist bedrooms offer serenity through simplicity.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
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Seek serenity at Hotel Belmar, Monteverde, Costa Rica There is no rush at Hotel Belmar.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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The minister said India wants to ensure peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy, reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comment made last week.—
Swati Gupta,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Day-to-day choices pack surprising potential for peace.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Despite his outward calm, Smith is a man under siege.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Thursday's the calm before Friday's soggy storm in parts of Minnesota, with some fog and low clouds to start the day again.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
5 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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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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Our Test Kitchen created this mash-up recipe that combines the comfort of Thanksgiving stuffing with the ease of a weeknight chicken dinner.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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But ease of access doesn't necessarily mean that gold ETFs are the right choice for every investor.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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