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Recent Examples of reposeful
The surfaces and spaces of Seurat and Signac, for example, are ordered, reposeful, trance-y, scientific.
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Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 July 2021
To our eyes, the image looks reposeful, soothing, sedate, like the opening of a Merchant Ivory film.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2020
Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 July 2021
To our eyes, the image looks reposeful, soothing, sedate, like the opening of a Merchant Ivory film.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reposeful
Adjective
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Several Panthers will play in the tournament, meaning their summer vacations won’t be completely restful.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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How Allergies Can Affect Sleep Instead of restful sleep for the new season, many women with allergies suffer in spring because of congestion in the nose, sinuses or chest.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is supposed to be a relaxing hobby!—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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This left zero time for serendipity — or just plain relaxing.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The song contrasts that sense of constriction with the easeful feeling of floating by yourself out on the water.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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Venus in Sag invites you to loosen your grip on perfection and welcome a more easeful rhythm.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Palace created little, with a functional midfield failing to break the lines and play balls in behind a defence that was comfortable sitting relatively deep.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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This set includes a spacious table and cushioned seating, creating a comfortable setup for both everyday meals and hosting.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fliers will get cozy with their fellow passengers, however, so crumbs, strong perfumes and bedsharing are forbidden.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Often fewer than 12 inches from the floor to the top of the mattress, these bed frames create a cozy and unassuming aesthetic and are popular with bohemian-style bedrooms.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Great andouille sausages are balanced, with a pleasant amount of smoke, savory meat flavor, just enough heat to linger on your tongue after each bite, and a pleasant amount of salt to amplify it all.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Occasionally my therapist would have a delicious-smelling soup on simmer in another part of the house — not a design choice, but a pleasant sensory experience in the background.—
Wendy C. Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Your best option for a cushy ride is to get the Q5 Prestige trim, which comes with an air suspension that can also adjust the SUV’s ride height.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Don’t sleep on the cushy Palermo House chair and ottoman sets on the far end of the pool, which have spectacular views of the park.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Reposeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposeful. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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