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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
Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Remembrance Chicago honors Jesse Jackson People are lining up in Chicago to pay respects to civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who lies in repose at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition building.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The civil rights icon was honored in his native South Carolina on Monday, lying in repose inside the state capitol.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Remembrance Chicago honors Jesse Jackson People are lining up in Chicago to pay respects to civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who lies in repose at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition building.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Think of it, there are a hundred and forty-seven great works reposing in the bosoms of a hundred and forty-seven great men, and the tragic thing is that not one of those hundred and forty-seven great works will ever be written.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repose
Noun
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The marker says the cemetery became the final resting place of many Black residents, many of whom worked in the area’s farming fields, groves and packing houses.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Multiple clues pointed to Tampa's final resting place, said William Thiesen, a Coast Guard Atlantic Area historian.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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Set aside time daily to do absolutely nothing, sitting in silence to give your brain a rest, Desai suggests.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The next challenge is a date with either the San Antonio Spurs or the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference finals — after several more days of rest than those teams, which are tied heading to Game 5 on Tuesday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Losing his composure is not his style.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The briefing was different in the sense that Rubio effectively answered foreign policy questions while maintaining a lighthearted, playful composure with the press corps.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The surface also lies beneath 90 bars of pressure, almost 100 times greater than that of sea level on Earth, from a smothering sky filled with near-pure carbon dioxide and laced with corrosive sulfuric acid rain.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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The truth likely lies between official denial and worst-case projections.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The heated chamber was thoughtfully oriented toward the lake for a tranquil water view, which allows Henkemeyer to relax, reflect, and connect with her roots.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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The rest of her look was similarly relaxed, wearing a red scoop-neck midi dress and black, strappy, studded Miu Miu ballet flats.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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So when Jaden Smith wandered over to sign autographs, Huang handed the reel to him instead.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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The whole point is to remove the decisions, not hand them back to her.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Cooler sleep experience and a quieter environment?—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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Alarm clock health benefits Research has proven that using devices at night can adversely affect sleep quality.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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“Repose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repose. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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