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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.
—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
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
Noun
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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Sunday marks 100 days since the war in the Middle East began, and the conflict continues to drive substantial volatility across all asset classes in every region of the world as a lasting peace deal remains elusive.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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The attack came after Israel struck the outskirts of Beirut in its campaign against Hezbollah, days after Washington announced a new truce in Lebanon; Tehran has said any peace deal with the US and Israel would require a ceasefire in Lebanon.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 June 2026
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But Kostyuk has the freedom and serenity afforded by confidence — as well as motivation from facing the 19-year-old Russian at the business end of a tournament peppered with reminders of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Set the scene Guests flock here from the US, many from cold-weather states like Colorado and the Northeast, looking for a piece of serenity by the sand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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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.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Rooms The rooms at Senda are designed to blend with the lush backdrop and immerse guests in the quiet of the jungle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Peacefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacefulness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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