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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
Stay at Lanaudière-Mauricie’s forest retreats Courtesy of Tourisme Québec/Michel Julien
Embrace the tranquility of Québec’s Lanaudière-Mauricie region, north of Montréal, through its distinctive accommodations and immersive outdoor experiences.
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Bonjour Québec, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
Guests enjoy the tranquility of private spaces while still having access to all the megaship's entertainment and dining options.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
With only 16 suites and villas, there’s a low-key tranquility about the property that borders on the magical.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Incorporating plants or elements of nature can evoke a sense of tranquility.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Bonjour Québec, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
Guests enjoy the tranquility of private spaces while still having access to all the megaship's entertainment and dining options.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
With only 16 suites and villas, there’s a low-key tranquility about the property that borders on the magical.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Incorporating plants or elements of nature can evoke a sense of tranquility.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquility
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That composure led to him landing a knee in the third round after a scramble to get off the mat and setting up the ground strikes that finished the fight at the 3:43 mark of Round 3.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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George looked visibly thrilled, while Charlotte gazed upward with quiet composure.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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Putin sent a second-tier team of negotiators to the peace talks, spurning Zelenskyy's challenge to meet in person.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The peace talks in Istanbul on May 16 were the first direct negotiations between the two nations since 2022.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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Wisdom and serenity might have finally washed over me.—
Denise Snodell,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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The rug trends this year are simpler, using texture and fields of color to create serenity, depth, and interest.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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In the quiet of his private room, Trinita shares a painful memory of her past.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The final horn sounded, mercifully, the players shook hands, and the Aztecs shuffled off the floor, through a tunnel and into the quiet of their locker room, their season ending with a whimper instead of a bang.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquility. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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