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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the serenity in the aftermath of the tornado was remarkable
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his serenity calmed those around him
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
the momentary serenity experienced during his lunchtime rambles gets him through the rest of the workday
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Recent Examples of serenity
Just as Elliot respects the importance of neighborhood serenity above all, Lindsay-Abaire and Leon aren’t going to put anything onstage that will truly turn off an audience.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
The sage green tint provides a sense of serenity and notes of calm, accented by nature’s favorite color.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
But that noise had a stillness, a serenity, a smoothness that’s missing from modern life.
—Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
The main-floor primary suite leans into serenity—another thing in short supply in the series, with a private sitting area, patio access, a spacious dressing room, and a spa-like bath with a steam shower.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
The sage green tint provides a sense of serenity and notes of calm, accented by nature’s favorite color.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
But that noise had a stillness, a serenity, a smoothness that’s missing from modern life.
—Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
The main-floor primary suite leans into serenity—another thing in short supply in the series, with a private sitting area, patio access, a spacious dressing room, and a spa-like bath with a steam shower.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for serenity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serenity
Noun
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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The Quattro system distributes power seamlessly and even on tighter downhill switchbacks, the vehicle maintained composure.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mendoza wins with command, accuracy, red-zone efficiency and grown-man composure.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The peacefulness of the nature around them helps make the war feel distant — the clouds rolling across the green hills, the bleating of their neighbor's goats at sunset.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Suddenly, the peacefulness turned into total chaos as noise and motion erupted around me.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s a lot of quiet in the country, and there’s a lot of quietness in my children.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The work ethic is there, but so are the routines, the quirks, the quietness, the edge.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Not only that, his calmness was crucial to helping his side build from the back.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Chamomile’s apigenin promotes calmness and, when combined with matcha, creates a focused but relaxed state.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2026
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Warnings, laments, and odes to renewal were expressed pictorially as dying days under bleeding heavens, belching volcanoes, proud icebergs, lavish rainbows amid spangling, mist-suffusing sunlight and dawns of peace and hope.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The people of Connecticut want to live in peace, raise their children in safety, and know their government is working for them.—
Jillian Gilchrest,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Against this backdrop, the current quiet does not signal restraint.—
Will Walters,
STAT,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rent a canoe or kayak and bask in the blissful quiet of the wilderness.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenity. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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