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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
an exceptionally placid mother who was rarely upset by her six children
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a placid lake
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a vacation in the placid lake community
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the placidity of the area makes it a perfect vacation spot for people who just want to relax
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his evident lack of placidity makes him poorly suited for such a stressful job
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
her apparent placidity belied an inner turmoil as she faced a life-altering decision
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Recent Examples of placid
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
It's expected to be finalized in October. ELECTIONS 2024
The three lieutenant governor candidates had their first and probably only debate on Tuesday at the state fair ― a mostly placid affair with room for only a few polite political jabs.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
The most placid foxes were selected to breed the next generation.
—Lee Alan Dugatkin, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
Perhaps Berlinski means this outbreak of placid coexistence to be hopeful, even a metaphor for a less fractured United States: its angry old men and outraged women enjoying a moment of détente.
—Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Treasury yields were also more placid in the bond market following mixed economic reports on Thursday.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
It's expected to be finalized in October. ELECTIONS 2024
The three lieutenant governor candidates had their first and probably only debate on Tuesday at the state fair ― a mostly placid affair with room for only a few polite political jabs.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
The most placid foxes were selected to breed the next generation.
—Lee Alan Dugatkin, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
Perhaps Berlinski means this outbreak of placid coexistence to be hopeful, even a metaphor for a less fractured United States: its angry old men and outraged women enjoying a moment of détente.
—Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placid
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The show’s tropical backdrop, with its contrasts of serene beauty and underlying tensions, directly informed the use of saturated colors, exotic patterns, and organic textures.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Set on the Riviera Maya, between a mangrove reserve and the white sand beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, the serene, adults-only, all-inclusive Paraiso de la Bonita, a Luxury Collection Resort, opened its doors on January 30.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Nowadays, this tranquil stretch of sand in southwest Koh Samui is lined by tourist accommodations, including the lavish InterContinental Koh Samui Resort.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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What started off as a tranquil moment of solitude turned into a disaster, as the Labrador showed no understanding of personal space.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Holmdel building was the next step, a gleaming, impeccable prism meant to contain thousands of scientists in splendid quiet isolation.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
27 Feb. 2025
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So rather than maintain the quiet, peaceful sleep environment any young child needs, her daughter found her serenity disrupted by the sound of her mom crashing to the floor having tried to sit on a chair that simply wasn't there.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Both drivers have been relatively calm in the past, but that composure seemed to unravel today.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Regular simulations and role-playing exercises help teams develop the muscle memory needed to maintain composure during actual disruptions. 4.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Both drivers have been relatively calm in the past, but that composure seemed to unravel today.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The one child was screaming and running up and down, and the other child was really calm and quiet.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security's lawless decision to arrest him solely because of his peaceful anti-genocide activism represents a blatant attack on the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech, immigration laws, and the very humanity of Palestinians.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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This boutique property offers it all—four-poster beds, roaring fireplaces, and plenty of mature gardens for peaceful afternoon strolls.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Amid Erika’s serenity season, there’s a thrill to these reminders that her steely edge is still right there beneath the surface.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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So rather than maintain the quiet, peaceful sleep environment any young child needs, her daughter found her serenity disrupted by the sound of her mom crashing to the floor having tried to sit on a chair that simply wasn't there.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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President Zelensky sees that region as a critical source of leverage in any future peace talks with the Russians.—
Simon Shuster/Kyiv,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Hitler didn’t want a peace deal, and neither does Putin.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placid. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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