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or tranquillity
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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
In a city where skyscrapers reach for the clouds and streets hum with the rhythm of daily life, Hong Kong's open-air adventures offer a refreshing counterpoint, proving there's no need to choose between urban energy and natural tranquility.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda assured that the incidents registered in Acapulco were immediately dealt with and are under control, without posing any risk to citizens, and will continue to work jointly with federal and municipal authorities to preserve tranquility.
—Claudia Núñez, AZCentral.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Located at the foot of Petit Piton, guests are transported to a slice of tranquility, where the sound of a running stream murmurs in the background.
—Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
As the subconscious Moon drifts into your subtle 12th house, your optimistic spirit benefits from tranquility.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda assured that the incidents registered in Acapulco were immediately dealt with and are under control, without posing any risk to citizens, and will continue to work jointly with federal and municipal authorities to preserve tranquility.
—Claudia Núñez, AZCentral.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Located at the foot of Petit Piton, guests are transported to a slice of tranquility, where the sound of a running stream murmurs in the background.
—Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
As the subconscious Moon drifts into your subtle 12th house, your optimistic spirit benefits from tranquility.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquility
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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The back line compresses space, the midfield disrupts passing lanes and Ferree has commanded his box with composure beyond his years.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Cavs regained their offensive composure after the break, opening the second half with a 14-6 run that cut Boston’s lead to 12.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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The minister said India wants to ensure peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy, reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comment made last week.—
Swati Gupta,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Day-to-day choices pack surprising potential for peace.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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With clean lines and monochromatic color schemes, minimalist bedrooms offer serenity through simplicity.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
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Seek serenity at Hotel Belmar, Monteverde, Costa Rica There is no rush at Hotel Belmar.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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Definitely creates some calmness.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Yustyna has Pavlo’s light blue eyes and seems to have taken after him in her calmness.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 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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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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There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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The quiet of Vis to fancy evenings on Hvar.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The books were gone, and the studious quiet that once filled the space had turned into a heavy silence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquility. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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