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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
Woven through Visible Cloaks’ beautiful, featherlight album was a hope for serenity, a desire for peace that never came to pass.
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Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
How to Use Green Cultivate serenity at home via low-maintenance houseplants, such as snake plants, pothos, or ZZ plants.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Lou Calen in Cotignac in Provenance, France, is popular for its olive trees in addition to its serenity and lush rooms.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The head of a fish, cooked and glossy gray, emerges from a latticed crust, regarding the ceiling with an unnerving, dull-eyed serenity.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
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Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
How to Use Green Cultivate serenity at home via low-maintenance houseplants, such as snake plants, pothos, or ZZ plants.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Lou Calen in Cotignac in Provenance, France, is popular for its olive trees in addition to its serenity and lush rooms.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The head of a fish, cooked and glossy gray, emerges from a latticed crust, regarding the ceiling with an unnerving, dull-eyed serenity.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
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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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With the quarterfinal in a frantic deciding set, Kostyuk gathered her composure first to win in one hour and 49 minutes, becoming the first Ukrainian woman to reach the last four at Roland Garros in the Open Era.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The Wildcats scored three runs in the fifth as Regis Jesuit lost its composure on several plays, allowing Arvada West to gain momentum.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Instead, the seductive peacefulness of the house brought to her mind the contemplative sets in the BBC adaptation of Wolf Hall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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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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The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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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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But that primary election calmness is not the case in Assembly District 67 covering Buena Park, Cypress and Fullerton; Assembly District 68 covering Orange and Santa Ana; and Assembly District 72 covering the coastline as well as Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods and Lake Forest.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Criteria include water calmness, crowds, beach cleanliness, and the likelihood of encountering wildlife.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2026
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The election has also underscored two sharply diverging visions for the future of peace in a country marked by years of conflict.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Trump has demanded that Iran agree to never obtain a nuclear weapon and immediately reopen the Strait as part of any peace deal.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Rooms The rooms at Senda are designed to blend with the lush backdrop and immerse guests in the quiet of the jungle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenity. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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