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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the serenity in the aftermath of the tornado was remarkable
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his serenity calmed those around him
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
the momentary serenity experienced during his lunchtime rambles gets him through the rest of the workday
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Recent Examples of serenity
The idea was to deliver innovation and serenity to the buzzy Nine Streets neighborhood.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 May 2025
Wisdom and serenity might have finally washed over me.
—Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
The rug trends this year are simpler, using texture and fields of color to create serenity, depth, and interest.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Elena comes across as the most together, but what looks like serenity is actually disdain.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 May 2025
Wisdom and serenity might have finally washed over me.
—Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
The rug trends this year are simpler, using texture and fields of color to create serenity, depth, and interest.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Elena comes across as the most together, but what looks like serenity is actually disdain.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serenity
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While Ramaphosa kept his composure and the meeting did not go off the rails like the infamous February meeting in the Oval Office between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the South African president was clearly put on his heels by Trump’s tactics.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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High-level technique and composure rolled into one.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Kyiv’s goal remains to secure a cease-fire first, before moving on to negotiations for a broader peace deal.—
Constant Méheut,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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What to pack: Bose QuietComfort Noise-canceling Headphones Looking to invest in real peace and quiet?—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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From the misty hills of Harpers Ferry to the cosmic quiet of Green Bank, here’s how to explore one of the country’s most underrated summer destinations from east to west.—
West Virginia Tourism Office,
AFAR Media,
9 May 2025
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In the quiet of his private room, Trinita shares a painful memory of her past.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenity. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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