as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend
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as in serenity
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
enjoyed the bucolic restfulness of the retreat center
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Recent Examples of restful
Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2025
This can help alleviate pain and minimize the tossing and turning that can disrupt restful sleep.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Similar to Waves, Salvo is popular among water sports enthusiasts and visitors in search of a restful retreat.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
The formula could support more restful sleep and in turn improve feelings of burnout.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
While the challenges are real, restful sleep is still within reach.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2025
This can help alleviate pain and minimize the tossing and turning that can disrupt restful sleep.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Similar to Waves, Salvo is popular among water sports enthusiasts and visitors in search of a restful retreat.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
The formula could support more restful sleep and in turn improve feelings of burnout.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restful
Adjective
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One result of the growth is a quiet boom in Southeast Asian grocery stores and restaurants.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Inside, lofted seating positions deliver an elevated view while quilted semi-aniline leather and acoustic glass buffer passengers in comfort and quiet.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Kim notes that consumers are gravitating toward greens, and says that Warm Eucalyptus delivers on that interest while offering a sense of resilience and serenity.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Still, the best thing about staying at Black Bear Lodge might be the fact that the entire place feels like a tranquil escape—there’s even a meditation path on the property for extra serenity.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Wishing all of you a peaceful start to this new year.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The strike force waited in armored vehicles at a staging area in Kenscoff, where a once peaceful region has been under gang attacks since the beginning of the year.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 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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Seen as a whole, though, that quietness can sometimes verge on monotony, songs running into the next with little to grab onto — like an evaporating phantom.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The video of serene waves that swished behind the curved stage at the start of Dua Lipa’s concert slowly intensified until the tide became a surge, an appropriate analogy for the pop superstar’s arrival in the US for the first time in more than three years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Previously owned by John Fogerty—and briefly before him, Sylvester Stallone—the property combines serene country charm with celebrity-caliber amenities.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 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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Daedone briefly looked stricken, but, even so, a placid smile remained on her face.—
Thessaly La Force,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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The placid waters of lakes and ponds can lull waders and swimmers into a false sense of security.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Restful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restful. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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