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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
Tiantian prefers the city, but Dayao prefers the tranquility of nature.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Since its founding in 1838, Green-Wood Cemetery’s permanent residents have lain among the hills of Brooklyn, their tranquility guarded by elaborate statuary, venerable trees, and sumptuous tombs.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
Glaser’s direction, and in particular the vivid use of sound, draw horrifying juxtapositions between domestic tranquility and genocide.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
Below you’ll find a sampling of peaceful places in Broward and Palm Beach counties, indoor and outdoor, that offer easy access to stillness and tranquility.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Since its founding in 1838, Green-Wood Cemetery’s permanent residents have lain among the hills of Brooklyn, their tranquility guarded by elaborate statuary, venerable trees, and sumptuous tombs.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
Glaser’s direction, and in particular the vivid use of sound, draw horrifying juxtapositions between domestic tranquility and genocide.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
Below you’ll find a sampling of peaceful places in Broward and Palm Beach counties, indoor and outdoor, that offer easy access to stillness and tranquility.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 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
Noun
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Supino thinks the portal going live will require composure as well as diligence.—
Mae Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Wolves coach Chris Finch criticized his team’s lack of composure.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s not a path to any sort of peace or security for Israel or the rest of the Middle East.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Steady, honest decisions protect your peace more than overextending.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Despite the electric energy of the restaurant below, the 36-room hotel feels private and almost ryokan-like in its serenity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Just as Elliot respects the importance of neighborhood serenity above all, Lindsay-Abaire and Leon aren’t going to put anything onstage that will truly turn off an audience.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Not only that, his calmness was crucial to helping his side build from the back.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Chamomile’s apigenin promotes calmness and, when combined with matcha, creates a focused but relaxed state.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 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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Suddenly, the peacefulness turned into total chaos as noise and motion erupted around me.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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The work ethic is there, but so are the routines, the quirks, the quietness, the edge.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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This one strikes a mid-century chord with its wide face and retro time display, with an atomic dial and silent-sweep movement to maximize quietness.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rent a canoe or kayak and bask in the blissful quiet of the wilderness.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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For a brief window, the desert is abuzz with activity, a living counterpoint to its usual quiet.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquility. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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