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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
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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Adjective
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
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
Adjective
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Hotel is a luxury resort located along the serene mangroves, offering a peaceful escape while still being close to the action of the downtown.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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The region marks the entrance to the Kettle Moraine State Forest and is a serene backyard for residents of Milwaukee: a patchwork of wetlands, forests, and prairie land.—
Tim Chester,
AFAR Media,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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After the one-two punch (or burning, or stabbing) of the siege on Jackson and Joel’s murder, a more sedate, transitional episode lets the characters regain their composure as much as the viewers.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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Maintaining its strong Eastern Conference standing will require a level of finishing and composure that was noticeably absent Saturday night.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
27 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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The best way to respond to a tantrum is to remain calm, and attempt to distract the child, such as with a change of location or even making a funny face, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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Opposition lawmakers praised her serenity and firmness.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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But there’s only one human that has some power over my serenity and well being, and that’s me.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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The attack followed President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance warning that Washington could abandon trying to negotiate a Ukraine-Russia peace settlement if there is no progress on a deal soon.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s Wednesday pressure came as European allies met in London to discuss a peace proposal to end the war.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placid. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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