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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
From the peak to the harbor, art installations to alfresco dining, this city blends the thrill of exploration with the serenity of the outdoors.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
This is one example of a fun, exuberant grouping of design motifs that also lends an air of serenity.
—Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Located in downtown Phoenix, this garden will give your photos an air of Japanese serenity.
—Trenesha Striggles, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Composed in the wake of a harrowing medical diagnosis, the Los Angeles saxophonist’s debut album toggles between serenity and psychedelia, aided by an array of West Coast jazz heavyweights.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
This is one example of a fun, exuberant grouping of design motifs that also lends an air of serenity.
—Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Located in downtown Phoenix, this garden will give your photos an air of Japanese serenity.
—Trenesha Striggles, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Composed in the wake of a harrowing medical diagnosis, the Los Angeles saxophonist’s debut album toggles between serenity and psychedelia, aided by an array of West Coast jazz heavyweights.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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The Lakers didn’t help themselves by losing their composure.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Certain current messages demand extra composure when communicated.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Not with the quietness of a disease already in her brain; not drugged and almost constantly sleeping.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Yustyna has Pavlo’s light blue eyes and seems to have taken after him in her calmness.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Parenting a stubborn child like mine requires patience, calmness, empathy, and stability.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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But several rounds of peace talks hosted by Turkey in November failed to produce a lasting agreement, and the two sides have occasionally traded fire since then.—
ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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Lasting peace can only be achieved through peaceful means, including genuine dialogue and negotiations.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The books were gone, and the studious quiet that once filled the space had turned into a heavy silence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 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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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenity. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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