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or tranquillity
1
as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
enjoyed the tranquility of the snow-covered field at dusk
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
a psychotherapist valued for her tranquility and ability to listen
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as in peace
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a mountain climber who finds inner tranquility as he looks out from the edge of some lofty precipice
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Recent Examples of tranquility
Leonora liked to think of her life as calm of mind, all passion spent, or, more rarely, as emotion recollected in tranquillity.
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Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
But in Ipojuca, a smaller coastal town in Pernambuco, tranquility can still be found.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Behind the set of double doors protecting the visiting locker room, the silence was so noticeable that conversations among players, owners and coaches could be nearly whispered — until Chris defensive star Chris Jones interrupted the tranquility.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The now-sports broadcaster said he was drawn to this part of this world due to its sense of tranquility.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
But in Ipojuca, a smaller coastal town in Pernambuco, tranquility can still be found.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Behind the set of double doors protecting the visiting locker room, the silence was so noticeable that conversations among players, owners and coaches could be nearly whispered — until Chris defensive star Chris Jones interrupted the tranquility.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The now-sports broadcaster said he was drawn to this part of this world due to its sense of tranquility.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tranquility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquility
Noun
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Sirianni heard the questions and thought Brown’s composure was an example for teammates and even kids watching.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes are the brains and brawn of Howe’s set up, but there was a lack of composure from the start that developed into a lack of influence by the end.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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So having the chance to kind of feel a little bit at home, a little peace, is nice.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Israel's military campaign in Gaza has only shown signs of intensifying over recent months, and efforts to negotiate a peace appear all but stalled.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Yet he’s grown into his role and attained greater serenity, proud of his resilience, consistency and loyalty to the house.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Despite the serenity of the moment, the bird, also known as Greater Yellowlegs in the North and Pitotoy Grande in the South, was hunting.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Families with children swim in the shallow ripples, and sea gulls flock above the peacefulness.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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France is the most militarized country in Western and Central Europe, while South America was the only region to record an improvement of peacefulness in this latest index.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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That quietness wasn't typical, Chyna Sands said.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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She was particularly struck by the quietness of Latronico, and noticed that there didn’t seem to be any children around.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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Or escape completely from the fray and bask in the quiet of the adults-only Hibiscus Pool or the 50,000-square-foot spa, the largest in the state.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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In the quiet between storms, the couple gave ESSENCE a true look into their own reality.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquility. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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