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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 placidity
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placidity
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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John is, as ever, at ease in front of the cameras, while Carolyn struggles to maintain composure.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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When Kotb asked how Guthrie reacted to seeing images of the abductor taken from Ring camera footage, Guthrie worked hard to keep her composure.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 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
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Suddenly, the peacefulness turned into total chaos as noise and motion erupted around me.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Spend an afternoon at one of the area’s renowned hot springs resorts—ideally, one that features a water park for the kids and spa-like serenity for the adults.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Their serenity is about to be broken by the arrival of the new PE teacher who is haunted by his past and determined to uncover the secret of how all of the townspeople are healed weekly by the touch of a 15-year-old boy with special powers.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Iannarelli explained that a core element of de-escalation is projecting calmness, as individuals often mimic those who appear angry and agitated.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s one reason the International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development works to bring stargazing’s therapeutic effects, such as awe, calmness, and grounding, to vulnerable groups like refugees.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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McDowell is with 916 Community Alliance, going inside underserved community classrooms to help keep the peace.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But tensions within the American Jewish community have hardly dissipated since a peace deal was signed, in October, 2025.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a category that moves as fast as Korean beauty, that kind of ease matters.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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California, which mails a ballot to every eligible voter, ranks near the top of states in the ease of its elections.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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This one strikes a mid-century chord with its wide face and retro time display, with an atomic dial and silent-sweep movement to maximize quietness.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
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There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Placidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placidity. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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