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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
Bluesky Social, 21 Apr. 2025
Under slender glass boxes that top unobtrusive pedestals, the oldest gowns and most fragile silks lay in gentle repose.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 19 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
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
Under slender glass boxes that top unobtrusive pedestals, the oldest gowns and most fragile silks lay in gentle repose.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 19 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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May will move back and get six days of rest before starting Monday in San Diego.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Shin splints are one of those nagging running injuries that often only go away with rest.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
5 June 2025
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Those who maintained their composure, understanding that downturns are temporary and cycles are predictable, likely emerged stronger when the market recovered.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The president quickly maintains his composure proceeding to smile and wave before exiting the frame and later exiting the aircraft alongside his wife, Brigitte.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Stash the sleeping pills and strap on an EEG headband that emits acoustic stimulation aligned with brainwaves to steer sleep.—
Ingrid Schmidt,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2025
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To the Reddit user, the practice seems to ignore basic needs such as sleep quality and personal space.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Designed with a deep respect for the natural landscape, each homesite averages over a half acre, giving homeowners the space and serenity to enjoy a tranquil lifestyle rarely found in today’s fast-growing Kansas City metropolitan area.—
Prime Development Land Company,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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The eco-conscious oasis offers services for unwinding but guests can also enjoy the serenity of the sea while lounging on a sunbed at the shore.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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This is especially significant with the planet of love in your sixth house of daily routines, so consider this all the more reason to request a personal day for some well-deserved rest and relaxation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Freed from the constraints of window placement, the interior can be customized for relaxation, productivity or entertainment, ensuring passengers enjoy the journey as much as the destination.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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For those now waking up from a deep slumber, a Real ID is an enhanced form of identification that allows access to commercial airline flights.—
Frank Fellone,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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The temperatures here have put them in a deep slumber intended to preserve them for the ages.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Place the tallest plants at the back of the bed, with the shortest in front.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Add step stools with handrails by beds and in closets.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 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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In the quiet of his private room, Trinita shares a painful memory of her past.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Repose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repose. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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