as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the painter is well-known for depictions of mute, slightly mysterious figures in arcadian settings
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Recent Examples of arcadian
More ominously for his followers, Ona shaved off the Garibaldi beard that had been the emblem of his arcadian struggle.
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Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
This small town lies within the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S., which is dotted with lakes and creeks, providing an arcadian backdrop to your stay.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
Over the next few decades, back to the soil, ski bum, and jam band dreams flourished in these arcadian corners.
—Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
Until recently, the Falkland Islands were a quasi-feudal colony, in which an arcadian Britain of the past was preserved in microcosm—a population of eighteen hundred, territory a little larger than Jamaica.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, The New Yorker, 29 June 2020
With hilltop farms in trouble, Potter’s wondrous arcadian refuge is increasingly a battleground for tourism, but what form of tourism is the question.
—Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2018
The formal precision in these pictures can be eye-popping, and the compositional symmetry and the positioning of the figures in arcadian settings evoke Mannerist, and, at other times, Pre-Raphaelite qualities.
—Philip Gefter, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2017
Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
This small town lies within the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S., which is dotted with lakes and creeks, providing an arcadian backdrop to your stay.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
Over the next few decades, back to the soil, ski bum, and jam band dreams flourished in these arcadian corners.
—Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
Until recently, the Falkland Islands were a quasi-feudal colony, in which an arcadian Britain of the past was preserved in microcosm—a population of eighteen hundred, territory a little larger than Jamaica.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, The New Yorker, 29 June 2020
With hilltop farms in trouble, Potter’s wondrous arcadian refuge is increasingly a battleground for tourism, but what form of tourism is the question.
—Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2018
The formal precision in these pictures can be eye-popping, and the compositional symmetry and the positioning of the figures in arcadian settings evoke Mannerist, and, at other times, Pre-Raphaelite qualities.
—Philip Gefter, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arcadian
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Fede Valverde’s goal highlights the quiet work at Valdebebas Madrid took Sevilla apart with two powerful shots, first from Mbappe and then by Fede Valverde.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then there’s the guy in the quiet car on the 10:33 A.M.Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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On December 21, a peaceful Saturday afternoon, which included both NFL and college football games, the Guardians traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The second arose from what Smith claimed was an unlawful scheme to subvert the peaceful transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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There’s a serene sculpting room for clay heads and fibreglass bodies; a steampunk-ish mold shop; cubicles for hairstyling and coloring which evoke an old-fashioned beauty salon; and a 3-D-printing room for accessories.Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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From the serene moments of introspection to the heart-pounding intensity of gametime, Season 2 promises more up-close access to the elite players in the world’s greatest hockey league.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Specifically, the ups and downs—the building booms and busts, the trendy neighborhoods turned ghostly blocks, the placid stretches to violent storms—of South Florida.Nick Remsen, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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The image is a cousin of Sister Hannah’s basket, too, an apocalypse as placid as an afternoon of apple picking.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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There’s no in-ground swimming pool; the tranquil Magothy will have to do.Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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The exclusive tented camp preserves the island’s tranquil ambiance with a limited number of accommodations.Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Quality and restful sleep are essential for recovery, memory and learning, and participation in daily activities.1 Moreover, healthy sleep patterns are crucial for health because poor sleep contributes to chronic conditions.2 Diet plays an integral role in sleep.Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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Breathing through the nose is essential for restful sleep, while mouth breathing can lead to fatigue and interrupted sleep.Maria Sokolina, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Arcadian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arcadian. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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