1
as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a serene vacation spot
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2
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 serene setting, where only the wind whispers through the pines, makes this remote ranch perfect for an unforgettable family escape.
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Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Yet as pleasant as the serene scene might seem, this was not a good thing — for the Warriors or the NBA.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The massive estate sits on 40 acres of land and boasts serene vineyard views.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Her pieces – at once serene, vivid, geometric and even ominous – invite audiences into that experimentation.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Yet as pleasant as the serene scene might seem, this was not a good thing — for the Warriors or the NBA.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The massive estate sits on 40 acres of land and boasts serene vineyard views.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Her pieces – at once serene, vivid, geometric and even ominous – invite audiences into that experimentation.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serene
Adjective
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Maybe quiet parenting, like quiet quitting and quiet luxury before it, could catch on as a meme among key influencers.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dan Campbell said the quiet part out loud, a bit unprompted, when asked about his confidence level in potentially moving star right tackle Penei Sewell to left tackle.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The spa The Retreat spa is the incredibly calm, beating heart of this property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Then the lights went out in the store, and one of the clerks shrieked in the dark, and another told her to remain calm.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While there seems to have been a relatively peaceful dynamic inside the SAG-AFTRA building over the past few weeks, the same cannot be said for things outside on Wilshire Blvd where the WGA West‘s staff has been picketing the writers’ negotiations amid a seven-week strike.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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The ranch-style retreat backs up to the Wekiva River, offering a peaceful, scenic escape.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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What caught my attention, however, beyond the lip-syncing and costume changes, was the family opposite me: the mother neat and composed, father in golf-course polo and chinos, two thirty-something sons cheering alongside a girlfriend who would not look out of place on a pageant stage.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Before Tuesday night, Konate had looked much more composed and commanding.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Residents can see the low, placid water from their churches, schools and houses.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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With a broad expanse of shallow, placid water, plus playgrounds and picnic tables, Rockport Beach makes an ideal destination for families with kids.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Flight attendants favor exit row window seats for the extra legroom, quiet surroundings, and a better chance at restful travel.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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For South Florida residents dealing with the particular blend of heat, humidity and urban noise that can make restful sleep elusive, the approach requires nothing more than a phone or speaker on a nightstand.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The robot will vacuum oil from the water’s surface, return to its base station to discharge the collected oil, and then redeploy to the spill site.—
Ben Coxworth
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
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The collected data is then analyzed by an outside statistician before the report is issued.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Serene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serene. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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