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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
Serious question: Out of all the tranquil places in the world, does anywhere really ever top your bedroom?
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2025
The tranquil space, complete with soft music and weighted blankets, offered comfort during dental procedures.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Coming in on top as the ultimate place for tranquil energy and extensive green spaces is Queenstown, New Zealand.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The house is now bordered by a tranquil little city park bearing Sweet's name, dedicated three weeks ago, where a three-day free commemoration will launch from 3-7 p.m. Sunday with tours, music, and the awarding of $1,000 scholarships to 25 Detroit high school seniors.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2025
The tranquil space, complete with soft music and weighted blankets, offered comfort during dental procedures.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Coming in on top as the ultimate place for tranquil energy and extensive green spaces is Queenstown, New Zealand.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The house is now bordered by a tranquil little city park bearing Sweet's name, dedicated three weeks ago, where a three-day free commemoration will launch from 3-7 p.m. Sunday with tours, music, and the awarding of $1,000 scholarships to 25 Detroit high school seniors.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquil
Adjective
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With stunning celerity, possibility becomes probability and then certainty, as readers reject the quiet, circuitous, and unglamorous narratives of prudential compromise, ambiguous diplomacy, or incremental progress.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Still, this isn’t about contemplation or quiet reflection.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Imposing granite cliff faces like Half Dome and El Capitan, serene meadows and forests, and the picturesque Merced River, all tend to come to mind.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Researchers at the University of Arizona later observed that green light—which is strongly reflected at us by plants—also triggers a release of natural opioids, promoting a serene state.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Both cities had become key fronts in the conflict after Assad’s forces began cracking down on peaceful protesters the previous year.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The 58-year-old Cooper hung up two black-and-white portraits of his father two days ago in his cozy Manhattan office, that looks less like an office and more like a peaceful nook.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Some time before the series’ start, a virus swept the globe and made everyone content and placid.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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In a small town like Harding, a crime involving local children of local families shatters the relatively placid and usually numb routines of daily life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The dogs' job on marathon day will be to calm race-day jitters at the starting line, where runners can feel overwhelmed or nervous about the trek ahead.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Encounters with Skinwalkers are often described in hushed tones, and the belief in their existence persists.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Just downhill from their lunch spot, Carl and Teig made a plan in hushed tones that would take them back to camp by sunset.—
Devon O’Neil,
Outside,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Just the name inspires dreams of a plush mattress that will cocoon your body into a state of restful slumber and easy dreaming.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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That’s why, Manaker added, swallowing a spoonful of honey—on its own or stirred into warm water—before bed may lead to a more restful sleep.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Senne Lammens continuing his composed start to his United career could at least counteract those types of chances for Brighton, while Amorim’s defenders will need to be astute to the movement of Hurzeler’s front-line.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Only on particularly bumpy tarmac did the GTS-spec suspension become too jarring with the adaptive dampers stiffened up in sport mode, but switching them to normal offered the best of both worlds—excellent, composed body control and tuning that ironed out imperfections remarkably well.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Tranquil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquil. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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