placidness

Definition of placidnessnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placidness
Noun
  • But do all this with the knowledge of what brings you contentment—and start charting your course now.
    Scott Snider, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Barefoot in jeans and a T-shirt, the rock legend is the picture of contentment as waves ripple through the pool behind him from a breeze off the Atlantic.
    Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • While its name evokes tranquil scenes of pastoral quietude, the Siesta Valley Bowl is getting set to make a big noise on the Bay Area music scene.
    Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • In the eeriness of quietude and gossamer sound, Atkinson invites us to stew, and then break free.
    Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 26 June 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
Noun
  • Across the courtyard, a similarly sized group gathers in a large warehouse for a yoga and mindfulness session, sitting cross-legged on their mats as another instructor shares tips on staying focused and remaining calm under pressure.
    Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
  • The dogs can be seen keeping their calm and not panicking at the loud noises.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Playa de Los Muertos, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico To see Puerto Vallarta at its finest, Playa de Los Muertos is the Mexican city's beach-going easiness turned up to the max.
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • In that space lives clarity, confidence and calmness.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • As the destruction and chaos continued on the streets, the family of the victim of Monday's stabbing attack at the center of the riots pleaded for calmness and tolerance.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • His distinct style lies at the intersection of urban geometry and natural elements invoking serenity amidst the chaos of everyday life.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Perhaps the composer dreamed of a future performance like the one in Ojai; his music rejects the nightmare of history and goes in search of ultimate serenity.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • On Saturday afternoon, as tournament leaders played in the quiet of a clearing course and a low-slung sun, train whistles from the Long Island Railroad echoed clear across the land, offering reminders for the few who remained that their ride was leaving.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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“Placidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placidness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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