SOOTHINGNESS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

soothingness

noun

as in silence

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Noun

The Oscar winner broke her silence about the loss in an interview on the SmartLess podcast, which is hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes.

— Alessandra De Tommasi, Vanity Fair, 22 Aug. 2026
Hickerson broke his silence for the first time since Panettiere died Sunday of an apparent overdose as his attorney Sloan Ellis made a statement on his behalf.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of silence

Noun

In a way, the intrusion of violence into the otherwise festive dinner did manage to galvanize a sense of comity between bitter political rivals.

— Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Getting the debt down to a manageable size will take sacrifice in the way of cuts and tax increases, which are difficult even in times of relative political comity.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of comity

Noun

Later, the Moon opposes Saturn, reminding us that harmony still needs structure.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
For centuries most Western Classical music was based on tonality, a system in which melodies and harmonies revolve around a central key.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

Once, in the blessed era before the 24/7 news cycle and the omnipresence of social media, there was a lull in the months after the primary, with campaign activities picking back up around Labor Day.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
But hawks on both sides are already casting this lull as an opportunity for both countries to hone their weapons for the next fight.

— GLORIA XIONG, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of lull

Noun

It’s filled with nights of impeccable entertaining and days of lazy respite.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
The best Catskills hotels and Hudson Valley retreats offer a quiet respite from the flashing lights of the city and a place to check in with your thoughts after a busy work season.

— Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of respite

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