as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend
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Recent Examples of restful
But its night wouldn’t be restful.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
The outdoor dining and lounge areas’ elevated perch and the oasis-like saltwater pool give sunset viewings and days off a restful, restorative vibe.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
Hospitality experts design mattresses and bedding sets to appeal to a wide audience, optimizing comfort for a restful night's sleep.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
While the challenges are real, restful sleep is still within reach.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
The outdoor dining and lounge areas’ elevated perch and the oasis-like saltwater pool give sunset viewings and days off a restful, restorative vibe.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
Hospitality experts design mattresses and bedding sets to appeal to a wide audience, optimizing comfort for a restful night's sleep.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
While the challenges are real, restful sleep is still within reach.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restful
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In certain corners of the Internet, people have spent the past year picking apart the Swedish influencer turned fashion mogul’s $200 cardigans, her quiet-luxury aesthetic, her linen-and-curtain-bangs image, and—oh yes—those toilet-cleaning allegations.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 Sep. 2025
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The potential series will center on Violet Sorrengail, whose plans for a quiet life are upended when her mother, a military general, orders her to join the brutal Basgiath War College and become one of several hundred candidates vying to become dragon riders.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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But not everyone agreed that this mom would be better off picking her battles before rushing into an argument that could cost her a peaceful relationship with her in-laws.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
23 Sep. 2025
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Every worker deserves a peaceful commute to work.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The 47-suite interior has a serene, minimalist ambiance inspired by traditional ryokan architecture, with clean lines, floor-to-ceiling windows, and large balconies in each stateroom.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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In videos shared to the meteor society and to local TV outlets, the satellite’s breakup appeared dramatic but serene, moving slowly across the sky and trailing glowing fragments for several seconds.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Manta Resort boasts private beach access and a restaurant overlooking the water's edge, while the Limni resort, with just 11 rooms and a tranquil central pool, offers a more personalized experience.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The serenity of this secluded Côte d’Azur retreat provides a tranquil foil for The White Lotus’ explosive drama.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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May 13, 2021 issue Prudence Crowther and James Taibi Olympic Notes August 8, 1996 issue Christopher Benfey Resistance Pottery Two recent exhibitions of the work of Black potters find political acts in the placid history of nineteenth-century American stoneware.—
Leslie T. Chang,
The New York Review of Books,
18 Sep. 2025
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Though many visitors to Scotland seek out hiking and walking trails far from the buzzing big cities, in fact, Glasgow and Edinburgh are replete with placid and picturesque green spaces.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Restful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restful. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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