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as in quiet
free from storms or physical disturbance
after a stormy night of high winds and driving rains, the day dawned on a calm sea
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
bystanders tried to help the injured person remain calm while they waited for the ambulance to arrive
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as in peaceful
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the room became much calmer once the rowdy tour group had left
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
vacationing city dwellers who are tired of the hustle and bustle enjoy the calm of the secluded mountain village
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as in peace
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
the batter always exudes an aura of calm, even in clutch situations
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as in to soothe
to free from distress or disturbance
the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency
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as in serenity
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 calm
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
Schuyler was impassive and outwardly calm, but in his very calm projected a certain vulnerability.
—Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
Public safety agencies urged calm while offering imprecise predictions of exactly what might occur in a few hours when the waves arrived.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
Kate McMahon, AFAR Media, 13 Aug. 2025
Inside, calming neutrals and bursts of tropical color surround discerning guests, along with extravagant baths and other contemporary luxuries.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Nonetheless, the analyst said investors should remain calm.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
Schuyler was impassive and outwardly calm, but in his very calm projected a certain vulnerability.
—Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Russian drones were able to penetrate deep into areas Kyiv’s forces once relied upon as oases of calm, and troops struggled to find the personnel and resources to halt a persistent enemy advance.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
Public safety agencies urged calm while offering imprecise predictions of exactly what might occur in a few hours when the waves arrived.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
Verb
Their calls calmed my nerves after finally finding the solitude and then fearing it.
—Kate McMahon, AFAR Media, 13 Aug. 2025
Inside, calming neutrals and bursts of tropical color surround discerning guests, along with extravagant baths and other contemporary luxuries.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calm
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Aston Villa have had a quiet summer, which has led to varying opinions on their floor and ceiling.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Thessaloniki, however, pulses with spice-laden markets, waterfront cafés, and Byzantine mosaics tucked into quiet chapels.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Soak and steam your way into bliss in the Erre Spa at Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc or the wellness center at Montana Lodge & Spa. Go snowshoeing through the serene Val Veny, then warm up with a long lunch in a cozy rifugio.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Best Places To Stay In Blairsville, GA For a private and comfortable retreat, spend the weekend at Creekside Cottages, which has three quaint stays located along the serene Butternut Creek.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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Similar concerns were raised in the latest U.S. Country Report on Human Rights Practices, which flagged issues of judicial independence, media freedom, and the right to peaceful assembly.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Aug. 2025
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Relations were strained but ultimately peaceful between the families until the wild and unpredictable hustler Baroness Eloise Wehrborn de Wagner-Bosquet (Ana de Armas) and her two lovers, Rudy Lorenz (Felix Kammerer) and Robert Phillipson (Toby Wallace), showed up.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Grand Velas offers an all-suites setup, with rooms designed in soothing, contemporary neutrals with just enough pops of color to give rooms a sense of the energy running throughout the property.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Frow’s comments in Edinburgh could soothe some of these concerns, with the content chief seemingly being reassured by his conversation with his new bosses.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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According to the Florida Department of Health, raw milk can contain disease-causing bacteria, including Campylobacter, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Listeria, Salmonella, and others.—
Mark Harper,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The reports compiled by the Star-Telegram contain violations from Aug. 3 through Aug. 9 and the results of 265 health inspections.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Water features are a key component thanks to their tranquil sound and rhythmic flow.—
Laura Fenton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Aug. 2025
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The interface is minimal, featuring only a tranquil compass needle and gentle haptic feedback.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Her parents, Bertram and Olga, operated a music school and composed music.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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Yet for all the nerves, there is great pride in Yoro’s calm and composed performances, which have quickly taken him to the top.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Yet some of the most responsive and well-run cities, including a host of safe and placid South Orange County cities such as Rancho Santa Margarita and Aliso Viejo, have relatively low staffing levels.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 Aug. 2025
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The Ocean Club has terrific service, spacious and placid rooms and a boutique-hotel feel with all the perks of a larger property.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Calm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calm. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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