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a calm demeanor
a cool demeanor
a placid demeanor
a tranquil demeanor
a peaceful demeanor
a relaxed demeanor
calm determination
quiet determination
cool determination
stoic determination
placid determination
tranquil determination
calm dignity
quiet dignity
serene dignity
tranquil dignity
placid dignity
gentle dignity
calm wind
gentle wind
soft wind
mild wind
light wind

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Recent Examples of calm
Adjective
Calm Tech’s certification process One of Calm Tech Institute's primary functions is certifying gadgets as calm tech. ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025 It's also infused with prebiotic oats, which support healthy skin and calm irritations like eczema. Laura Lu, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Tending to plants can promote a sense of calm, and be a break from the intensity of grief. Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025 This obsession with Paltrow’s practices and aesthetic are a direct result of her particular brand of aspirational healthy living, which includes clean eating, natural beauty, and exercise regimens meant to restore balance and inner calm—and which extends into her living spaces as well. Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
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And as the Fever made a late run in Tuesday’s game against Atlanta, Griner helped calm her teammates on the bench and on defense. Ben Pickman, New York Times, 22 May 2025 As her life begins to calm, Hurricane Maríahits Puerto Rico and Jeannette is thrown back into crisis mode. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for calm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calm
Adjective
  • Until this point, Gilgeous-Alexander has displayed a quiet form of leadership during his NBA career.
    Mark LaSota, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Illinois Set in the quiet prairie lands south of Chicago, this cemetery is one of the largest in the Midwest.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • People who responded to the survey said the Morro Bay campsite was serene and dog-friendly, while also being close to town and nature walks.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
  • At the Cowboy Carter concert at Chicago’s Soldier Field on Thursday (May 15), the serene moment was interrupted — at least for Blue, who realized the earring in her right ear was caught in Beyoncé’s hair.
    Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • When they are released, these reports will now reportedly exclude information on issues such as government efforts to deny freedom of movement and peaceful assembly, failures to retain or provide due process for political prisoners, and the harassment of human rights organizations.
    Time, Time, 21 May 2025
  • Nearby, at Hatta Dam, rent a kayak and enjoy a peaceful few hours on the quiet waters, surrounded by dramatic peaks.
    Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • Celebrate this soothing herb with live music, seminars, demos, workshops, farm tours and other activities on the Western Slope.
    Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
  • Lighting fixtures are inspired by the Indian tradition of hair oiling, a chair is meant to soothe anxiety and wall art is made of construction materials tied to a childhood memory.
    Anna Kodé, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • For example, foods containing the slow-release carbohydrate sweetener sucromalt help people with diabetes prevent blood sugar spikes, and hypoallergenic infant formula can be lifesaving for infants that cannot digest milk at a young age.
    Paul Dawson, The Conversation, 26 May 2025
  • The Gold Bond Defense Stick contains ingredients that not only help prevent friction but also soothe the skin, such as aloe.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 May 2025
Adjective
  • At Lewis Vaughn Botanical Garden, a tranquil 1.5-acre oasis in the heart of the historic downtown, visitors will find a pond with koi and many examples of Georgia Piedmont plants.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
  • In its path, a group of longtime neighbors live in a tranquil enclave of homes.
    Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Mexican side looked more composed in the second half, creating more scoring opportunities, especially after Sarah Luebbert (former Chicago Red Stars and University of Missouri standout) came on as a substitute and threatened Gotham’s defense.
    Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 May 2025
  • Today Diddy seemed more composed, though how long that will last is TBD.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • This public beach is surrounded by water on all sides and features a cove with placid waters that are great for wading.
    Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 4 May 2025
  • The Dalarna region is Sweden at its best, with dense forests speckling the landscape, a web of foot trails, dramatic waterfalls, gentle slopes for hiking and skiing, and placid lakes, including one of the country’s largest, Lake Siljan.
    Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

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