1
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
Between the Loewe amenities, generous cuisine, spacious rooms, serenity, and its sharp and geometric architecture Can Jaume is the under-the-radar hotel to know in Ibiza.
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Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Walking through its spaces reveals environments that invite serenity and hope: indoor gardens, murals, reading rooms, artwork on the walls and even a piano in the lobby.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Paddle the area’s alpine lakes For those seeking serenity, Telluride’s clear alpine lakes are a peaceful escape for kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding.
—AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
The design blends luxe, modern amenities with traditional Polynesian aesthetics.
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Solitude and serenity are plentiful outside the villas: Take a serene ride on bikes provided for guests to use and explore the island.
—Alesandra Dubin, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
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Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Walking through its spaces reveals environments that invite serenity and hope: indoor gardens, murals, reading rooms, artwork on the walls and even a piano in the lobby.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Paddle the area’s alpine lakes For those seeking serenity, Telluride’s clear alpine lakes are a peaceful escape for kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding.
—AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
The design blends luxe, modern amenities with traditional Polynesian aesthetics.
book villas at the Brando at Hotels.com
Solitude and serenity are plentiful outside the villas: Take a serene ride on bikes provided for guests to use and explore the island.
—Alesandra Dubin, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serenity
Noun
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She was eventually taken off her flight and reportedly booked a new ticket after regaining her composure, per the outlet.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Stevens’s reflections on his years of service reveal what’s pulsing beneath his composure: the choice to look away from troubling secrets and repress personal desires.—
Mia Barzilay Freund,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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Director Iván Sierra frames it as a meditation on how fear of losing happiness breeds violence – and how true peace lies in confronting inner fears.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Thank you for the willingness to support Ukraine and to continue working together to stop the killings and establish a lasting and just peace.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Someone had accidentally triggered the emergency services feature on an iPhone, and an alarm sound sliced through the quiet of the New York Yankees’ clubhouse.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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If her body isn’t always willing, her mind and her heart are still keen on the sport, so Press makes her most valuable contributions now in the quiet of the locker room.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenity. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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