SOOTHINGNESS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

soothingness

noun

as in silence

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Noun

The senator’s silence amid one of the state’s most high-profile races in decades, however, is noteworthy, Marshall’s critics say.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
According to Kaarlela, the Sápmi world, its language, land, family, reindeer herding, sense of belonging and silence are all integral to the story.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of silence

Noun

Such parties, often thrown by the grandes dames of Washington in their palaces dotted around town, were an opportunity for political rivals to meet in fizzing comity over catered meals and coupes of Bollinger.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026
Unfortunately, despite a vast expansion of executive branch authority, Congress seems prepared to let partisan advantage trump comity, cooperation and the public’s right to know.

— David Wippman, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of comity

Noun

Here, next to the crystal-clear waters of Lake Keowee in Sunset, South Carolina, adventure and refinement exist in effortless harmony.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
But Maguire and Strayer are felt as loudly as Maines across the record, through their gorgeous harmonies, but also fiddle and banjo and, sometimes, sitar and accordion.

— Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

New Mexico, meanwhile, is dealing with its own summer lull, dropping 93 percent year-over-year.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
CalHR, in a recent PERB filing, said during two-month lull there were sidebar conversations with union officials about economic proposals, potentially including raises.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of lull

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