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also tranquillizing
as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a woman who put a lot of faith in the tranquilizing effects of a cup of tea
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also tranquillizing
as in calming
to free from distress or disturbance
at long last the crying baby was tranquilized by the steady rocking of her cradle
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquilizing
Adjective
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The overall design feels more luxury lifestyle than clinical chic—a knack that few spas have achieved so successfully, which means this is a much more relaxing place than many rivals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026 -
Both decor and a relaxing activity, Lego flowers have a loyal fanbase.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Verb
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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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Brands combine botanicals, adaptogens and nootropics for both flavor complexity and functional depth — pairing something calming with something focusing, or something earthy with something bright.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The relaxed linen texture keeps them looking elevated but still cozy, and the earthy tone ties the entire color palette together in such a soothing way.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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On the slightly more orange side, terra-cotta tones are viewed in design as healing, soothing, and warm.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
Verb
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And why in the world would anyone composing after the Second World War reëmbrace the long-irrelevant late-Romantic idiom of Puccini and Strauss, with its lush harmonies, rich orchestration, and powerful melodies?—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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The film is produced by Stephen Endelman, who is also composing; Dan Grodnik; Louise Chater and Jeff Wallner of Harbor Lights Entertainment and Icarus Entertainment Fund; with casting by Shakyra Dowling.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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When the church hall needs something hearty, comforting, and warm, this easy casserole is the universal answer.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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This comforting dish is unexpected but always welcome.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The project was about permeating the masses, gradually lulling them with propaganda.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Glamp or camp under the starry skies with Lake Superior's waves lulling you to sleep at Grand Marais Recreation Area or Pincushion Mountain Haus.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There is no sign outside, but follow the noise inside to find the Host arrive on stage from a door hidden behind a hypnotic dayglow projector visual.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The prose is hypnotic, all the more so for its many digressions and parentheses, unveiling tiny set pieces like so many Fabergé eggs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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“Tranquilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilizing. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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