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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
These warmer, earthier green tones evoke a sense of comfort and serenity, bringing the outdoors in and creating a sense of harmony with nature.
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Whether you’re drawn to the serenity of a spa-like bathroom, a quiet meditation corner, or a wellness-enhancing feature like an infrared sauna or cold plunge tub, the goal is the same—to design with intention and foster reconnection.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
But those odd jobs around the property are his source of serenity, his mental release from basketball.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Dec. 2025
As winter settles over Saratoga—a tiny Wyoming town set between the Sierra Madre and Medicine Bow ranges, about 98 miles west of Laramie—snow and serenity reveal its most compelling season.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Whether you’re drawn to the serenity of a spa-like bathroom, a quiet meditation corner, or a wellness-enhancing feature like an infrared sauna or cold plunge tub, the goal is the same—to design with intention and foster reconnection.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
But those odd jobs around the property are his source of serenity, his mental release from basketball.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Dec. 2025
As winter settles over Saratoga—a tiny Wyoming town set between the Sierra Madre and Medicine Bow ranges, about 98 miles west of Laramie—snow and serenity reveal its most compelling season.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serenity
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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The typical composure is gone from his game.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Ruffier was impressed by Bresson’s composure and willingness to engage.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Jan. 2026
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Families with children swim in the shallow ripples, and sea gulls flock above the peacefulness.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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France is the most militarized country in Western and Central Europe, while South America was the only region to record an improvement of peacefulness in this latest index.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Combine that with EVs’ inherent benefits—quietness, smoothness, and low operating costs—and the case for electrification becomes irresistible.—
Alex Hewitt,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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There is also a lot to appreciate in the quietness of the season.—
Morayo Ogunbayo,
AJC.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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Morales and the other aquatic performers had to master the art of finding calmness and holding their breath for at least 45 seconds.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Stafford credited his calmness to his 17 years of NFL experience.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The new agreement says that Ukraine’s sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are non-negotiable elements of any peace deal and warned that its self-defense is essential to its own security and wider Euro-Atlantic stability.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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As temperatures bottom out and ice fringes the shore, a certain peace takes over.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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When the crashing stopped, an eerie quiet fell over the highway.—
Nichole Manna,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since the departure of National Guardsmen from the state, there has been an uneasy quiet in Portland.—
James Ross Gardner,
New Yorker,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenity. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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