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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
Not that the ostensibly placid 1950s that preceded the anarchic ’60s were nirvana in New York’s Theater District.
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Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Advertisement Such a big move might have been overdue after an unusually long and placid run, said Jonathan Krinsky at BTIG.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Not that the ostensibly placid 1950s that preceded the anarchic ’60s were nirvana in New York’s Theater District.
—Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
And the placid and ecumenical urge, so appealing in more serene moments, can land differently in our own.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
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Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Advertisement Such a big move might have been overdue after an unusually long and placid run, said Jonathan Krinsky at BTIG.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Not that the ostensibly placid 1950s that preceded the anarchic ’60s were nirvana in New York’s Theater District.
—Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
And the placid and ecumenical urge, so appealing in more serene moments, can land differently in our own.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placid
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The bedrooms offer a serene retreat with plush bedding and ample storage, while the bathrooms feature sleek fixtures and finishes.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
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World of Hyatt’s new Mazatlán resort has a dreamy destination spa, an almost endless beach, and serene rooms made for decompressing complete with real-life wave sounds.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Soft, soothing shades like dusty blues, sage greens and warm neutrals can help create a tranquil mood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Lourenco Teixeira de Abreu For a more tranquil coastal retreat, Mélides offers a quieter escape with wilder, more secluded beaches—perhaps what first drew Christian Louboutin and Vincent Van Duysen, both of whom have homes in the area.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The present-day Affleck and titular accountant from The Accountant 2 seems to briefly reach out and touch the Sad Affleck of days of yore in this final memory, his eyes almost misty and voice quiet.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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And while Bicester Heritage acts as a quiet and calm but highly productive group of car-adjacent businesses during the week, the Scramble sees thousands of gearheads descend.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The evening is expected to be calm and mild with a low of 57.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2025
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Even the galaxy’s central supermassive black hole, which is more than 2,000 times more massive than the Milky Way’s central black hole, is fairly calm.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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Together, these two pros deliver a Sunday to-do list that will hopefully create a more peaceful and efficient week ahead.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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The meeting lasted about 15 minutes inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, where Francis often preached the need for a peaceful end to the war, just before Trump and Zelenskyy took their seats at the outdoor funeral service.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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Eliot compares this style to Rory McIlroy lining up a putt to win the Masters: focused, composed, blocking out distractions.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The sets had their ups and downs: some of the improvisations were gorgeous, but the more composed elements felt messy.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placid. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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