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
Two bedrooms keep things pared-back and restful, with natural light and simple furnishings that nod to coastal minimalism.
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
Bedding can make or break a restful and rejuvenating night of sleep.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 July 2025
Use it by the pool, on the lawn, patio, or anywhere else in the backyard for sun tanning, reading, or taking a restful nap.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
The circumstances are already stacked against restful sleep.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
Bedding can make or break a restful and rejuvenating night of sleep.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 July 2025
Use it by the pool, on the lawn, patio, or anywhere else in the backyard for sun tanning, reading, or taking a restful nap.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
The circumstances are already stacked against restful sleep.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restful
Adjective
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Thessaloniki, however, pulses with spice-laden markets, waterfront cafés, and Byzantine mosaics tucked into quiet chapels.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Aston Villa have had a quiet summer, which has led to varying opinions on their floor and ceiling.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Similar concerns were raised in the latest U.S. Country Report on Human Rights Practices, which flagged issues of judicial independence, media freedom, and the right to peaceful assembly.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Aug. 2025
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Relations were strained but ultimately peaceful between the families until the wild and unpredictable hustler Baroness Eloise Wehrborn de Wagner-Bosquet (Ana de Armas) and her two lovers, Rudy Lorenz (Felix Kammerer) and Robert Phillipson (Toby Wallace), showed up.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Soak and steam your way into bliss in the Erre Spa at Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc or the wellness center at Montana Lodge & Spa. Go snowshoeing through the serene Val Veny, then warm up with a long lunch in a cozy rifugio.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Best Places To Stay In Blairsville, GA For a private and comfortable retreat, spend the weekend at Creekside Cottages, which has three quaint stays located along the serene Butternut Creek.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Water features are a key component thanks to their tranquil sound and rhythmic flow.—
Laura Fenton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Aug. 2025
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The interface is minimal, featuring only a tranquil compass needle and gentle haptic feedback.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Yet some of the most responsive and well-run cities, including a host of safe and placid South Orange County cities such as Rancho Santa Margarita and Aliso Viejo, have relatively low staffing levels.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 Aug. 2025
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The Ocean Club has terrific service, spacious and placid rooms and a boutique-hotel feel with all the perks of a larger property.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Restful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restful. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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