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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.
—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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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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This is quiet luxury in hotel form.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And yet art-world institutions—including major museums, schools, commercial galleries, and publishing outlets—have mostly avoided the fawning capitulation of universities and Democrats, simply going quiet in the hope of escaping notice for the next three years.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Maybe the final scene is so serene because Sam is trapped inside a false reality, still lying on the floor of the Cave of Wonders.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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For Murillo, North Pond’s serene and unique setting adds to its magic.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The governor continued her call for peaceful demonstrations and urged outside agitators to stay home.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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After peaceful demonstrations were put down with lethal force, many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are now embroiled in conflict.—
Grant Peck,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Hood was 16 when the theme park dropped into his backyard, kickstarting the transformation of the placid farming community with a population of 3,300 at the time.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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But beneath that placid exterior, scientists have now found, the cluster is still reverberating from an ancient cosmic collision.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
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The atmosphere surrounding the state championships was notably calmer than a year ago, when demonstrations over Hernandez’s participation drew national attention.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The wind whips through my hair as the gleaming new fiberglass speedboat accelerates out of the calm bay and into open waters, striped in shades of turquoise, in defiance of the name.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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At the time, the diagnosis was much more taboo, discussed only with hushed, fearful voices.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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In recording studios all around the world, two names are mentioned in hushed tones.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The soothing sounds of a backyard fountain or other water feature create a restful space for outdoor reading.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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As for what's next, the duo plans to make big career moves and take a nice restful vacation.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Americans have known Fox News’s Kayleigh McEnany as the composed woman behind the podium, forcefully defending administration policy in the White House briefing room, sparring with reporters on live television, or navigating the relentless pressures of national politics.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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McIlroy overcame some early inconsistency to put together a composed round, while Burns leaned on excellent ball-striking to match him at the top.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Tranquil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquil. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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