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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
Translating Kafka had stripped him of all semblance of tranquillity.
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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
Yet, in the dugout, Vidosic cut a figure of tranquility.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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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
Yet, in the dugout, Vidosic cut a figure of tranquility.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 11 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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Only Chelsea have had more red cards (eight) than Tottenham’s four this season, highlighting a lack of discipline and composure.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Professionals who have thrived in high-pressure environments bring a unique edge and composure to wealth management that separates them from the pack.—
Corey McQuade,
Forbes.com,
20 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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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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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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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
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Against this backdrop, the current quiet does not signal restraint.—
Will Walters,
STAT,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquility. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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