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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
Angela S. Mattie, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2025
First of nine Masses Monday’s Mass was the first of the traditional nine Masses offered for the repose of his soul, according to a statement released by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2025
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 July 2025
Water can be used to dampen and repose the body and paint can be removed or retouched.
—Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
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Noun
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Archbishop Christopher Coyne leads a mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford on Monday, April 21, 2025.
—Angela S. Mattie, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2025
First of nine Masses Monday’s Mass was the first of the traditional nine Masses offered for the repose of his soul, according to a statement released by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 July 2025
Water can be used to dampen and repose the body and paint can be removed or retouched.
—Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repose
Noun
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But Grant, now 30, also has mixed some into ink, and has a Columbine, Michelle’s favorite flower, tattooed on his left forearm with the coordinates of her final resting place on Holy Cross.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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In this scenario, her remains would have been transported to the area via the port and then carried to their final resting place in the temple through the tunnel.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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Transfer to a cutting board; let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cover loosely using plastic wrap; let rest 10 minutes.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sirianni heard the questions and thought Brown’s composure was an example for teammates and even kids watching.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes are the brains and brawn of Howe’s set up, but there was a lack of composure from the start that developed into a lack of influence by the end.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sleepwalking explores the narrow yet profound space between the vigilant awareness of wakefulness and the surrender to the unknown feelings and sensations of sleep.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Eating well, staying active and getting enough sleep are feasible daily habits that can save your life.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Yet he’s grown into his role and attained greater serenity, proud of his resilience, consistency and loyalty to the house.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Despite the serenity of the moment, the bird, also known as Greater Yellowlegs in the North and Pitotoy Grande in the South, was hunting.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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However, research shows that deep belly breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, which elicits the body’s relaxation response.—
Juli Fraga,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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There’s a kitchenette stocked with a Nespresso machine, a deep soaking bathtub for relaxation, and sweet outdoor terrace perfect for watching the sunset or indulging in happy hour.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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In sleep mode, the display turns off, so the lights won’t disturb your slumber.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are signs the trio’s lumber might be waking from its collective slumber.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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That quietness wasn't typical, Chyna Sands said.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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She was particularly struck by the quietness of Latronico, and noticed that there didn’t seem to be any children around.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Repose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repose. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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