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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
Nestled on a private knoll surrounded by majestic century-old oaks, the estate exudes exclusivity and serenity while remaining just minutes from Highway 24 and Lafayette’s dynamic downtown.
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
The hexagon shape creates an unexpected focal point, while light blue walls add serenity to this space.
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—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Terra-cotta has become an iconic shade for Italian color palettes; other hues, like neutrals, balance the boldness of the rustic hues to elicit serenity in any room.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
Even in winter, and despite the cold water, diving to 30 feet created a sense of serenity.
—Skyler Henry, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
The hexagon shape creates an unexpected focal point, while light blue walls add serenity to this space.
12.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Terra-cotta has become an iconic shade for Italian color palettes; other hues, like neutrals, balance the boldness of the rustic hues to elicit serenity in any room.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
Even in winter, and despite the cold water, diving to 30 feet created a sense of serenity.
—Skyler Henry, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serenity
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Vitor Pereira arrived at Molineux a virtual unknown in December, but has mustered the steely composure to transform Wolves’ leaky defence while presenting himself as a loose cannon on the touchline.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Desai maintains his composure regardless of the situation, which has been important as his role for the Huskies evolved.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Ukraine and Russia agreed on March 18 to stop attacking each other's energy facilities, although President Vladimir Putin declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire that his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump had hoped would be a first step toward a permanent peace deal.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Australia, Canada, Ireland, and Switzerland rounded out the top five in that report which analyzed crime rates, crowding levels, and peace/safety indexes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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The final horn sounded, mercifully, the players shook hands, and the Aztecs shuffled off the floor, through a tunnel and into the quiet of their locker room, their season ending with a whimper instead of a bang.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ting Su; 2024; USA; 10 min Digitizing union newspapers in the quiet of a dark room, a filmmaker reflects on their relationship to labor. David (for now) | Dir.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenity. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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