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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the peacefulness of the secluded beach was refreshing
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as in peace
a state without war
a period of peacefulness that remained unbroken until World War I
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as in serenity
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
after coming to terms with his sexuality, he felt a peacefulness that he had never experienced before
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Recent Examples of peacefulness
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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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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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ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Suddenly, the peacefulness turned into total chaos as noise and motion erupted around me.
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Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
How is it taken over by peacefulness?
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Kendra Nordin Beato,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 Oct. 2025
Families with children swim in the shallow ripples, and sea gulls flock above the peacefulness.
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Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
France is the most militarized country in Western and Central Europe, while South America was the only region to record an improvement of peacefulness in this latest index.
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Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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.
—
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Suddenly, the peacefulness turned into total chaos as noise and motion erupted around me.
—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
How is it taken over by peacefulness?
—
Kendra Nordin Beato,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 Oct. 2025
Families with children swim in the shallow ripples, and sea gulls flock above the peacefulness.
—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
France is the most militarized country in Western and Central Europe, while South America was the only region to record an improvement of peacefulness in this latest index.
—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacefulness
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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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The province’s right to implement Islamic law was granted by Indonesia’s secular central government around 2005 as part of a peace deal to end a separatist insurgency.
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One prominent Cherokee named Katteuha co-wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, urging him to push for peace between the Native people and settlers.
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His distinct style lies at the intersection of urban geometry and natural elements invoking serenity amidst the chaos of everyday life.
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Perhaps the composer dreamed of a future performance like the one in Ojai; his music rejects the nightmare of history and goes in search of ultimate serenity.
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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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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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“Peacefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacefulness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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