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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
Winning the Academy Award gave me a tranquility.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Translating Kafka had stripped him of all semblance of tranquillity.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Kimpton Overland One great reason to enjoy a Southside stay is the Tri-Cities' relative calm and tranquility, compared to intown ATL.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
Speaking to a packed courtroom, Beving laid out a list of concerns related to data centers, ranging from their environmental impact to their potential impact on peace and tranquility.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Translating Kafka had stripped him of all semblance of tranquillity.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Kimpton Overland One great reason to enjoy a Southside stay is the Tri-Cities' relative calm and tranquility, compared to intown ATL.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
Speaking to a packed courtroom, Beving laid out a list of concerns related to data centers, ranging from their environmental impact to their potential impact on peace and tranquility.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tranquility
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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With the quarterfinal in a frantic deciding set, Kostyuk gathered her composure first to win in one hour and 49 minutes, becoming the first Ukrainian woman to reach the last four at Roland Garros in the Open Era.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The Wildcats scored three runs in the fifth as Regis Jesuit lost its composure on several plays, allowing Arvada West to gain momentum.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The election has also underscored two sharply diverging visions for the future of peace in a country marked by years of conflict.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Trump has demanded that Iran agree to never obtain a nuclear weapon and immediately reopen the Strait as part of any peace deal.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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At The Horse Shoe Farm, an 85-acre boutique resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Turchin family has created a unique enclave of creativity, serenity, and natural beauty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Its woody, salty, and sea-watery notes are as calming as the sound of ocean waves crashing ashore, but give the wearer a still-water type of serenity.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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But that primary election calmness is not the case in Assembly District 67 covering Buena Park, Cypress and Fullerton; Assembly District 68 covering Orange and Santa Ana; and Assembly District 72 covering the coastline as well as Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods and Lake Forest.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Criteria include water calmness, crowds, beach cleanliness, and the likelihood of encountering wildlife.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 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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The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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There’s a lot of quiet in the country, and there’s a lot of quietness in my children.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 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
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Rooms The rooms at Senda are designed to blend with the lush backdrop and immerse guests in the quiet of the jungle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquility. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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