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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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3
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
Not necessarily tranquility; almost every Miyake lead is outright depressed or a bundle of nerves about key issues in their life.
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Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2025
This divergence underpins the tug-of-war between technical and fundamental forces, with the S&P 500 stuck in a tight range after posting its longest streak of tranquility in two years in July.
—Jessica Menton, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
After attending a college party and hooking up with Amber (Grey DeLisle), Bobby displays an admirable go-with-the-flow tranquillity.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
In the usually serene New York seascape of the Hamptons and Montauk, a series of brutal crimes has occasionally shattered tranquility.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2025
This divergence underpins the tug-of-war between technical and fundamental forces, with the S&P 500 stuck in a tight range after posting its longest streak of tranquility in two years in July.
—Jessica Menton, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
After attending a college party and hooking up with Amber (Grey DeLisle), Bobby displays an admirable go-with-the-flow tranquillity.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
In the usually serene New York seascape of the Hamptons and Montauk, a series of brutal crimes has occasionally shattered tranquility.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquility
Noun
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At the event, Brooks struggled to avoid conversations where Gleb’s name was brought up but did her best to maintain her composure.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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By the director’s standards, this is a sober and distinctly mature film, centered by the unwavering composure of Servillo’s De Santis.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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The parade ended with the release of 80,000 doves and an equal number of balloons in a visual spectacle symbolizing peace.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Why would Europe's appetite for risk be markedly different after a peace deal is signed?—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kim notes that consumers are gravitating toward greens, and says that Warm Eucalyptus delivers on that interest while offering a sense of resilience and serenity.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Still, the best thing about staying at Black Bear Lodge might be the fact that the entire place feels like a tranquil escape—there’s even a meditation path on the property for extra serenity.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 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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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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Seen as a whole, though, that quietness can sometimes verge on monotony, songs running into the next with little to grab onto — like an evaporating phantom.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
6 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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