as in calming
to free from distress or disturbance
reclining peacefully on the deck, lullabied by the gentle motion of the ship
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With nearly 5,000 glowing reviews on Amazon, this Aveeno calming serum is a crowdpleaser.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Turmeric and magnesium may help manage stress by calming the body's response.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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Turn comfort mode on with these soothing, filling dishes, a mix of old-school classics and creative new takes.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
25 Jan. 2026
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Some even combine vitamin C with hydrating or soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or peptides, so your skin looks bright and plump without ever feeling stripped, thirsty, or irritated.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
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Due to the Los Angeles wildfires, he was trapped in Montana for a week without plans and started composing before the film had even officially secured a financing deal.—
Matthew Huff,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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Peter Bawiec handles sound design, with Aghi Narottama composing the score and Tony Merle providing music.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Glamp or camp under the starry skies with Lake Superior's waves lulling you to sleep at Grand Marais Recreation Area or Pincushion Mountain Haus.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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While Boyle’s iPhone camera rigs zipped and zoomed around the landscape with an almost game-like mobility, Bobbitt’s camera shakes with zombie rage and then stills, lulling us in and out of violence and peace.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Lullabying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullabying. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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