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Recent Examples of placid
Adjective
Though many visitors to Scotland seek out hiking and walking trails far from the buzzing big cities, in fact, Glasgow and Edinburgh are replete with placid and picturesque green spaces. Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Daedone briefly looked stricken, but, even so, a placid smile remained on her face. Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Season 2 drops that air of placidity and adds spice, genuine horror and feeling to the proceedings. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for placid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placid
Adjective
  • Imposing granite cliff faces like Half Dome and El Capitan, serene meadows and forests, and the picturesque Merced River, all tend to come to mind.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Researchers at the University of Arizona later observed that green light—which is strongly reflected at us by plants—also triggers a release of natural opioids, promoting a serene state.
    Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The tranquil, upscale neighborhood of Pacific Palisades was devastated by the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County in January, destroying thousands of structures—including the home of celebrities such as Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton, and Billy Crystal.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Out-of-towners were enjoying the warm weather and music on an outdoor deck at the American Fish Company in Southport, a small and tranquil city near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, when gunshots rang out.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Where to stay On a quiet side street in the Latin Quarter, near the Jardin des Plantes and a 30-minute stroll from the catacombs is the Le Jardin de Verre by Locke, which opened in March 2025.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Meloni told the Saturday Night Live star to remain quiet as he FaceTimed Hargitay, who was en route to Poehler’s podcast.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The return of key players from injury could give Barça a boost, especially in midfield, where Pedri and Gavi’s composure will be crucial.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Kudos to Tara for keeping her composure as Whelan offers this condescending remark about Libya.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
Adjective
  • From clever packing solutions and cozy in-flight accessories, to tiny upgrades that make a huge difference midair, all of these travel hacks are pilot-approved for keeping your journey calm, clean, and surprisingly comfortable from takeoff to touchdown.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Pasolini works in an atmosphere of calm.
    David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Fall boating can mean peaceful days on Arkansas' large reservoirs while many hunters begin to hit the woods instead of the water.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
  • But the enormous turnout for the largely peaceful demonstrations appeared to stiffen their resolve.
    Nik Popli, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Throughout the facility, there are several beautifully intimate and cozy seating areas to relax and enjoy the serenity of the space between services.
    Essence, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
  • As one of the century-old resort’s five distinct accommodations, the Beach Club offers seaside serenity that’s worth seeking out in the doldrums of winter.
    Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placid. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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