1
as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a serene vacation spot
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
a serene woman who was everyone's source of support
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a serene lake
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Recent Examples of serene
The Munising area features a variety of serene waterfalls accessible from local trails, per the visitors bureau.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
In the video, the intern’s serene self-care contrasts sharply with the anxiety often associated with flying.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Levy, 57, joined the pair for a couple of group snapshots in the two subsequent slides, which showed the three men posing amid a serene-looking woodsy backdrop.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The apartment was beautiful, serene.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
In the video, the intern’s serene self-care contrasts sharply with the anxiety often associated with flying.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Levy, 57, joined the pair for a couple of group snapshots in the two subsequent slides, which showed the three men posing amid a serene-looking woodsy backdrop.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The apartment was beautiful, serene.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serene
Adjective
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The Chicago Bears were relatively quiet ahead of the NFL trade deadline.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Hotel Fasano São Paulo Itaim Consistently top-notch, from the beds to the dining, Hotel Fasano exudes quiet luxury.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The dogs' job on marathon day will be to calm race-day jitters at the starting line, where runners can feel overwhelmed or nervous about the trek ahead.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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Long, flowing lines and a neutral palette create calm, tranquil vibes throughout, while expansive windows invite light in and offer views out.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Visitors also discovered a Zen Room with agarwood scents, cushions and bell chimes, offering a tranquil pause before returning to the bustle of Paris.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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But, even with this major shortcoming, my home still felt much cleaner, smelled fresher, and honestly felt even a tad bit more peaceful at the end of the day.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The footage introduces viewers to Sidney's peaceful new life with her husband (Joel McHale) and daughter (Isabel May), which is interrupted when she is once again targeted by a new killer wearing the Ghostface mask.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Senne Lammens continuing his composed start to his United career could at least counteract those types of chances for Brighton, while Amorim’s defenders will need to be astute to the movement of Hurzeler’s front-line.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Only on particularly bumpy tarmac did the GTS-spec suspension become too jarring with the adaptive dampers stiffened up in sport mode, but switching them to normal offered the best of both worlds—excellent, composed body control and tuning that ironed out imperfections remarkably well.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some time before the series’ start, a virus swept the globe and made everyone content and placid.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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In a small town like Harding, a crime involving local children of local families shatters the relatively placid and usually numb routines of daily life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Just the name inspires dreams of a plush mattress that will cocoon your body into a state of restful slumber and easy dreaming.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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That’s why, Manaker added, swallowing a spoonful of honey—on its own or stirred into warm water—before bed may lead to a more restful sleep.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The collected premium cushions downside risk and enhances the effective yield on capital at risk.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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The collected data feeds into Cyvl’s Infrastructure Intelligence Platform, where proprietary AI algorithms assess conditions down to the smallest crack or sign of deficiency.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Serene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serene. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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