variants
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
Psychologically, blue is associated with tranquility and contentment, but its variety of shades bring different feelings to the table.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth’s Westcliff is, by many standards, the picture of tranquility.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Dec. 2025
The soft pastel shade lends itself well to manifesting peace and tranquility in the new year.
—Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Beyond being symbols of tranquility and sympathy, peace lilies also bring lush, jungle-like greenery indoors.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth’s Westcliff is, by many standards, the picture of tranquility.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Dec. 2025
The soft pastel shade lends itself well to manifesting peace and tranquility in the new year.
—Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Beyond being symbols of tranquility and sympathy, peace lilies also bring lush, jungle-like greenery indoors.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquility
Noun
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The composure to finish the play.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The image captures Mellisa moving through festive surroundings with focused determination, presenting a figure who maintains sharp composure amid surrounding chaos.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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The new agreement says that Ukraine’s sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are non-negotiable elements of any peace deal and warned that its self-defense is essential to its own security and wider Euro-Atlantic stability.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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As temperatures bottom out and ice fringes the shore, a certain peace takes over.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Locals cherish the balance between welcoming visitors and preserving the serenity that defines their hometowns.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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That’s mostly because this is the only spa in Lisbon offering treatments inside a hammam, and in creating such a separate space from the rest of the hotel, the brand has managed to create a wonderful pocket of serenity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Jan. 2026
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Seattle also wouldn’t be here without Darnold’s calmness and consistency.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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People say the hobby offers calmness and a sense of control.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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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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There is also a lot to appreciate in the quietness of the season.—
Morayo Ogunbayo,
AJC.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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Morchhale explains that quietness should not be mistaken for passive surrender.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Dec. 2025
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An anxious quiet fell over Venezuela ‘s capital on Sunday as trepidation mixed with joy while a nation waited to see what comes next.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Fortune,
4 Jan. 2026
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In the quiet between waves, her memory will surface—bright, bold, unforgotten.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquility. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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