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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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2
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
The sensation, and the tranquility that comes with it, will stay with you long after the water drains away.
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Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Inside, indirect light bathes the alder-wood paneling in warmth and tranquility.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Seaside Serenity Acqualina has three oceanfront pools—a beach club pool, a recreation pool, and an adults-only tranquility pool—and each has private cabanas for rental.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
The garden is a cultivation of beauty, tranquility, and is ever evolving.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
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Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Inside, indirect light bathes the alder-wood paneling in warmth and tranquility.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Seaside Serenity Acqualina has three oceanfront pools—a beach club pool, a recreation pool, and an adults-only tranquility pool—and each has private cabanas for rental.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
The garden is a cultivation of beauty, tranquility, and is ever evolving.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquility
Noun
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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Biology Dictates Decision Quality In Leadership Leaders are judged on many factors, including their energy, presence, composure, appearance, and consistency.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Road imperfections are absorbed with composure, wind noise is reasonably controlled, and the cabin feels quieter than many compact rivals.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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Corlys is below deck on The Queen Who Never Was, telling a defiant Alyn about Rhaenyra’s new plan for peace, when the alarms sound.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Chait narrowly averted a three-union strike in April with agreements that restored labor peace — but left critics questioning whether the school system could afford the pact, and whether Carvalho would have held out for a more affordable deal.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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But there’s a particular beauty and serenity along this two to three-hour tubing run down the Winooski River from Burlington to Richmond in the Green Mountain State that will take your breath away as much as the refreshing waters do.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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When Senegal pulled one back in the 95th minute, disturbing the serenity of the closing stages, Mbappe gestured for calm.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In that space lives clarity, confidence and calmness.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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As the destruction and chaos continued on the streets, the family of the victim of Monday's stabbing attack at the center of the riots pleaded for calmness and tolerance.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Instead, the seductive peacefulness of the house brought to her mind the contemplative sets in the BBC adaptation of Wolf Hall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The peacefulness of the nature around them helps make the war feel distant — the clouds rolling across the green hills, the bleating of their neighbor's goats at sunset.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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To come up with its study, the company looked at different factors that equate to quietness, including monthly search volume, visitor ratings, average summer temperatures, access to nearby restaurants and bars, and availability of accommodations.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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The last rays of the setting sun lit the distant Saw Tooth Mountains away to the west, while a quietness settled like a huge soft blanket spread over the wilderness.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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On Saturday afternoon, as tournament leaders played in the quiet of a clearing course and a low-slung sun, train whistles from the Long Island Railroad echoed clear across the land, offering reminders for the few who remained that their ride was leaving.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
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Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquility. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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