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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
Mayreau Beach Club & Villas stands head and shoulders above the rest as an upscale hideaway perched on a blissfully tranquil bay.
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Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
For what's essentially the embryonic form of a massive star, L1544 is a remarkably tranquil place.
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Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Schoen, owner of the Paradise River Bend wedding venue and vacation rental property, often visits what was once a pristine retreat across the road from his cabins, surrounded by trees and nestled along the usually tranquil Guadalupe River.
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Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
While the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have been relatively tranquil this winter, the Los Angeles Dodgers added to their embarrassment of riches by signing four-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and three-time All-Star closer Edwin Díaz.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
For what's essentially the embryonic form of a massive star, L1544 is a remarkably tranquil place.
—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Schoen, owner of the Paradise River Bend wedding venue and vacation rental property, often visits what was once a pristine retreat across the road from his cabins, surrounded by trees and nestled along the usually tranquil Guadalupe River.
—
Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
While the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have been relatively tranquil this winter, the Los Angeles Dodgers added to their embarrassment of riches by signing four-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and three-time All-Star closer Edwin Díaz.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquil
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Prosecutors also alleged King fathered a child through an extra-marital affair and threatened the child’s mother to keep quiet.
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But he is viewed by Labour supporters as a more effective, optimistic and plain-speaking communicator than Starmer, who's quiet, lawyerly manner has consistently failed to connect with the public's national mood.
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Down the hall, the bedroom’s mostly white design theme returns to a more serene composition, providing a quiet sanctuary.
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The interiors of the Prima Class-ship feel serene and upscale, with plenty of places to sit and enjoy a cocktail.
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By Sunday afternoon, the park was peaceful, with some residents setting up a Father's Day lunch while men nearby were playing cards.
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The view is extraordinary, but the experience is far from peaceful in peak season.
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Upstate, all the drippy humidity and congested traffic of the city dissolves into a placid breeze.
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Tuesday night was a much more placid affair, with just twelve runs scored on 18 hits, but of those 18 hits, six were home runs.
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To alleviate some of the security concerns in metropolitan areas and calm citizens' fears, the United States housed prisoners in military installations and federal facilities throughout the South and Southwest.
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Clark seized on a more gentle course — slightly calmer and still soft with receptive greens — by pulling away late to reach six-under-par through 16 holes.
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But sometimes, hushed moments become the score’s most powerful statement.
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Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.
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In a separate study, chronic daily users spent significantly more time awake during the night and got less restful sleep compared with nonusers; another study found that using cannabis close to bedtime had similar effects.
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Thankfully, my first night in Appalachia consisted only of a restful sleep.
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After opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, the United States followed it with a composed 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle.
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While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.
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“Tranquil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquil. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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