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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the house was once again tranquil after the kids moved outside to play
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
though she should have been upset, she felt oddly tranquil upon learning that she would not be receiving the scholarship
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as in peaceful
free from storms or physical disturbance
drifting dreamily through tranquil seas
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Recent Examples of tranquil
In the same way, the entire gallery space invites us into the thoughtful and tranquil world of Alfredo Castañeda.
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
The Corn Islands Flung more than 40 miles off the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua, the Corn Islands have long been spoken of by in-the-know travelers looking for a truly tranquil escape.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Off the usually tranquil shores of Arroyo and Guayanilla, beachgoers watched in disbelief as helicopters whirred and the USS Iwo Jima, an amphibious assault ship, appeared from nowhere.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
From a kitchen inspired by Scandinavian and Japanese design to a colorful yet tranquil Victorian bathroom, Drift Interiors + Architecture can bring any style to life.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
The Corn Islands Flung more than 40 miles off the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua, the Corn Islands have long been spoken of by in-the-know travelers looking for a truly tranquil escape.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Off the usually tranquil shores of Arroyo and Guayanilla, beachgoers watched in disbelief as helicopters whirred and the USS Iwo Jima, an amphibious assault ship, appeared from nowhere.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
From a kitchen inspired by Scandinavian and Japanese design to a colorful yet tranquil Victorian bathroom, Drift Interiors + Architecture can bring any style to life.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquil
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The loafer mule emerged as a quiet breakout this season after a decade-and change of laying dormant, with Bottega Veneta, Victoria Beckham, Calvin Klein, and Celine all incorporating versions of the silhouette on their spring runways.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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More than 100,000 fans descended on more than 800 hobby shops across 25 countries, turning what used to be a quiet Saturday ritual into something closer to a championship parade.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Perched just minutes from Joshua Tree Village and 15 minutes from the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, The Bungalows make a serene base for exploring the High Desert.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Built on the former palace estate of the Maharaja Tehri Garhwal, Ananda is spread across 100 acres of lush forests and rolling hills, giving the whole property a serene feel.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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The two governments started working toward a peaceful resolution in the early 1980s, bringing the Anglo-Irish Agreement into effect in 1985.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
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There is no legal reason to do that while everything is peaceful, while everything is safeguarded by the agency.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Hicks was born in 1967, grew up in the placid Chicago suburb of South Holland, studied at a seminary on the Southwest Side, spent a year in Mexico, and served in the Archdiocese of Chicago’s parishes and seminaries.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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But this type of placid acceptance in the face of obvious danger isn’t unique to this ensemble.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Amid its evolution into a shopping and dining powerhouse, the neighborhood long craved a calm refuge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 A calm focus fuels your ambition more than chaotic passion.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The eight friends found joy in the mountains, skiing together across the untracked powder of the hushed, pristine wilderness of California’s Sierra Nevada – their close friendship standing out against a rugged, unforgiving terrain.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Through hushed hazes of strings emerge gentle pulsings and flourishes of winds.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Knowing how to wash pillows is important for a night of restful sleep.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Lin pointed out that this form of magnesium also helps support muscle and nerve function—two important factors in healthy, restful sleep.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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And so Ekman-Larsson elevated his game and played some of the most physical and composed hockey of his career as the Leafs stumbled.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Comfortable Ride: Adaptive dynamics with the optional air suspension provides a smooth and composed ride, even on rough roads and off road trails.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Tranquil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquil. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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