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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
Since at least the mid-2000s, birding groups have been passionately debating how best to preserve an animal’s tranquility, Kaehrle told me.
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
The tranquility, however, proves short-lived when the pup's owner loses the rope tying the retriever's float to theirs.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
With the tranquility room door open, a person can see and hear the experience from the side without joining the group.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Not necessarily tranquility; almost every Miyake lead is outright depressed or a bundle of nerves about key issues in their life.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2025
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
The tranquility, however, proves short-lived when the pup's owner loses the rope tying the retriever's float to theirs.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
With the tranquility room door open, a person can see and hear the experience from the side without joining the group.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Not necessarily tranquility; almost every Miyake lead is outright depressed or a bundle of nerves about key issues in their life.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquility
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Agbadou has appeared sluggish and careless at the heart of defence, while Andre has lacked his customary composure in midfield.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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And in the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, Regretting You (10/24), Allison Williams plays Morgan, the mother of a precocious and horny teenager, Clara (Mckenna Grace), who struggles to maintain her composure after the deaths of her husband and sister — who were having an affair.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express concern about the attack and talk about the need for peace in the region.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The viola is like an extension of him, his daily tuning is a meditative practice that brings him a unique peace.—
Lauren Morrow
September 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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The serenity of this secluded Côte d’Azur retreat provides a tranquil foil for The White Lotus’ explosive drama.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Travel company Travelbag determined the best global vacation destinations for serenity seekers, based on factors like noise and light pollution, the number and quality of green spaces, and the local congestion levels.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Families with children swim in the shallow ripples, and sea gulls flock above the peacefulness.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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France is the most militarized country in Western and Central Europe, while South America was the only region to record an improvement of peacefulness in this latest index.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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She was particularly struck by the quietness of Latronico, and noticed that there didn’t seem to be any children around.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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Seen as a whole, though, that quietness can sometimes verge on monotony, songs running into the next with little to grab onto — like an evaporating phantom.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Or escape completely from the fray and bask in the quiet of the adults-only Hibiscus Pool or the 50,000-square-foot spa, the largest in the state.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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In the quiet between storms, the couple gave ESSENCE a true look into their own reality.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquility. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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