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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
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The back line compresses space, the midfield disrupts passing lanes and Ferree has commanded his box with composure beyond his years.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Cavs regained their offensive composure after the break, opening the second half with a 14-6 run that cut Boston’s lead to 12.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 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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With clean lines and monochromatic color schemes, minimalist bedrooms offer serenity through simplicity.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
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Seek serenity at Hotel Belmar, Monteverde, Costa Rica There is no rush at Hotel Belmar.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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Definitely creates some calmness.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Yustyna has Pavlo’s light blue eyes and seems to have taken after him in her calmness.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The minister said India wants to ensure peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy, reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comment made last week.—
Swati Gupta,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Day-to-day choices pack surprising potential for peace.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Our Test Kitchen created this mash-up recipe that combines the comfort of Thanksgiving stuffing with the ease of a weeknight chicken dinner.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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But ease of access doesn't necessarily mean that gold ETFs are the right choice for every investor.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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