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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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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the placidity of the area makes it a perfect vacation spot for people who just want to relax
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his evident lack of placidity makes him poorly suited for such a stressful job
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
her apparent placidity belied an inner turmoil as she faced a life-altering decision
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Recent Examples of placid
Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The name hums with nostalgia, and includes a placid nod to those coal-mining towns where people were paid in company scrip.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Season 2 drops that air of placidity and adds spice, genuine horror and feeling to the proceedings.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The 1981 painting is abstract and minimalist, a compilation of placid shades—pink, blue, and white lines—stacked horizontally.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The name hums with nostalgia, and includes a placid nod to those coal-mining towns where people were paid in company scrip.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
What comes through most vividly is the sense of forced placidity, the assembly-line-like control over life and activity this country club comes to represent.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Season 2 drops that air of placidity and adds spice, genuine horror and feeling to the proceedings.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placid
Adjective
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The top floor isn’t just an event space with a panoramic view; Tsien describes it as a serene, almost spiritual space.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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Blue-toned light may look serene.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Lucy is very isolated in this superficially tranquil domestic setting, separated from friends, far from her mother, dependent on Philip, and not even entirely fluent in German.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The Orangery, one of nearly a dozen gardens, provides an exotic and tranquil refuge to recovery from the adrenaline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is quiet luxury in hotel form.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And yet art-world institutions—including major museums, schools, commercial galleries, and publishing outlets—have mostly avoided the fawning capitulation of universities and Democrats, simply going quiet in the hope of escaping notice for the next three years.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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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With the quarterfinal in a frantic deciding set, Kostyuk gathered her composure first to win in one hour and 49 minutes, becoming the first Ukrainian woman to reach the last four at Roland Garros in the Open Era.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The Wildcats scored three runs in the fifth as Regis Jesuit lost its composure on several plays, allowing Arvada West to gain momentum.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Instead, the seductive peacefulness of the house brought to her mind the contemplative sets in the BBC adaptation of Wolf Hall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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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,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2026
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Choose clear words to build calm, trust, and workable agreements.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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While recognizing peaceful protest as a constitutional right, the judges said actions that disrupt public life, block roads, intimidate others or interfere with constitutional processes do not enjoy legal protection.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Sanders grew up in South Kansas City and is excited to give streetcar riders something peaceful to look at and engage with while at the stop.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placid. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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