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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
an exceptionally placid mother who was rarely upset by her six children
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a placid lake
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a vacation in the placid lake community
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Recent Examples of placid
The sun set out of view, behind the island, but the placid Caribbean horizon beyond my window offered a contemplative charm all its own.
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John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
That’s in keeping with the album’s overall vibe; even at its most placid, there’s an unsettling undercurrent.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
Without unbending her back, the mother arranges her mouth into a placid line.
—Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
As Butker’s kick went through, Steichen looked placid.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025
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John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
That’s in keeping with the album’s overall vibe; even at its most placid, there’s an unsettling undercurrent.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
Without unbending her back, the mother arranges her mouth into a placid line.
—Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
As Butker’s kick went through, Steichen looked placid.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placid
Adjective
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Most guests inevitably gravitated to the serene main lobby called the Executive Lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Her pieces – at once serene, vivid, geometric and even ominous – invite audiences into that experimentation.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Aside from some quiet complaints about the NCAA’s COVID-19 protocols for people sitting around the court, no one offered anything other than positive reviews.—
Mac Engel
March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Despite her difficult start, Kaiko has since been recovering in her new home, with the viral video capturing a quiet but significant milestone—her first night sleeping indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The beach is flat–just right for soccer or throwing a football–and the water is usually fairly calm and great for taking out a standup paddleboard or a surfboard.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The mix of calm bordeaux and vibrant green makes for interesting styling indeed.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
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While the mood was generally sunny and marches largely peaceful, the third No Kings protests were an unmistakable display of political force that could reverberate in the 2026 midterms and beyond.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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One detained at Dallas demonstration While most of Saturday's rallies were peaceful, police say one person was detained at the Dallas demonstration.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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What caught my attention, however, beyond the lip-syncing and costume changes, was the family opposite me: the mother neat and composed, father in golf-course polo and chinos, two thirty-something sons cheering alongside a girlfriend who would not look out of place on a pageant stage.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Before Tuesday night, Konate had looked much more composed and commanding.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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There’s a beguiling dissonance between the hushed voiceover and the images of ships carrying cables and dropping them in the ocean for the internet to reach the island.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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That was on display as volunteers spoke of the lighthouse’s history in hushed, reverent voices.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placid. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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