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as in resting
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
typically the wealthy socialite spends most of the morning in repose, is served lunch, and then embarks on an exhaustive afternoon of shopping
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
enjoyed the repose of a serene summer evening
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as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
the doctor ordered a period of repose for the patient recovering from pneumonia
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
her repose in the face of the screaming demonstrators was impressive
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as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion
reposed in the Caribbean sun, enjoying her break from the world of work
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as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
the Constitution reposes the power to declare war to Congress, and to that body alone
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Recent Examples of repose
Chloe Malle, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Please pray for the repose of his soul and for all of us who will miss him so very much.
—Bluesky Social, 21 Apr. 2025
Catesby Leigh, WSJ, 11 Mar. 2022
At that moment, the camera reached the last plate, upon which reposed Bunky.
—Anne Fadiman, Harper’s Magazine , 10 Feb. 2023
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Noun
What a perfect description of a hotel that works hard to make your repose as graceful as possible.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Please pray for the repose of his soul and for all of us who will miss him so very much.
—Bluesky Social, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
But Biltmore’s principal, 375-foot-wide east-facing elevation, with its six-inch revetment of Indiana limestone, strikes a masterly equipoise between upwardly thrusting verticals and a controlling horizontality that endows the house with a superb synthesis of movement and repose.
—Catesby Leigh, WSJ, 11 Mar. 2022
At that moment, the camera reached the last plate, upon which reposed Bunky.
—Anne Fadiman, Harper’s Magazine , 10 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repose
Noun
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But the true measure of a Southerner’s beach-cooler-packing prowess rests in the glorious presence of one all-essential item: Fried chicken.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Find shade, rest, and use cool, damp cloths to lower your body temperature.—
Brian Bossak,
The Conversation,
19 June 2025
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Beating Indiana to even the series in Game 4 on the road, then holding their composure to win Game 7 at home, would be harder than opening a bottle of Champagne.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 June 2025
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Their average rotation age was among the youngest ever for a champion, and yet their composure never wavered under the bright lights.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Roberts died at 90 years old in her sleep from natural causes in April 2016.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Betts died Thursday in his sleep at home in Los Osos, California, his nephew, Dean Sullivan, told The Hollywood Reporter.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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At The Horse Shoe Farm, an 85-acre boutique resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Turchin family has created a unique enclave of creativity, serenity, and natural beauty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Whether through silent tea rituals or hikes along Dragon’s Back, the city wants to prove that serenity is possible even in the shadow of skyscrapers.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The Spa will feature eight treatment rooms, dry saunas, two relaxation lounges with a double-sided fireplace overlooking the orchard, an additional 1,500 square-foot terrace with a year-round outdoor heated mineral spa, a meditation garden, and a dedicated spa fire pit.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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An English cocker spaniel named Mango, from the United Kingdom, was just enjoying a moment of relaxation with his mom when things took a bizarre turn, leaving internet users in stitches.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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The Yankees awakened from their offensive slumber in Thursday afternoon’s 7-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels in the Bronx to snap a season-worst six-game losing streak.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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Festa wasn’t woken from his slumber until some time in the 8 o’clock hour when director of player development Drew MacPhail banged on his apartment door.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
5 June 2025
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The sides of the bed are also guarded against dust and liquid, but the bottom of the mattress remains open.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
23 June 2025
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Maybe that’s pulling out some arts and crafts, listening to an audiobook in bed, or cooking a new recipe.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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If her body isn’t always willing, her mind and her heart are still keen on the sport, so Press makes her most valuable contributions now in the quiet of the locker room.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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From the misty hills of Harpers Ferry to the cosmic quiet of Green Bank, here’s how to explore one of the country’s most underrated summer destinations from east to west.—
West Virginia Tourism Office,
AFAR Media,
9 May 2025
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“Repose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repose. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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