becalming

verb

Definition of becalmingnext
present participle of becalm
as in calming
to free from distress or disturbance becalmed at last, she slept soundly for the first time in weeks

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  1. calming
  2. soothing
  3. composing
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  • Mama Tina Knowles served as a calming presence on the carpet for her granddaughter and looked beautiful in a chic pantsuit.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Having this special calming box can reduce feelings of stress in a moment that might otherwise become volatile, like separating from a parent.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of calming
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  • When your shopping is done, the Oriental Spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental hotel, Hong Kong, offers soothing therapies and signature treatments such as the Intelligent Movement Treatment, involving trigger-point release work and deep-muscle manipulation.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The soothing ingredient is the main star of their Time Revolution products which include everything from a cleanser to a mist to a sheet mask.
    Anna Haines, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothing
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  • He's also known for composing a little movie known as Frozen (and Frozen 2) along with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In addition to his many other accolades, Quincy Jones has had a profound impact on film and television music, producing and composing over 30 scores, including notable works such as The Pawnbroker, In the Heat of the Night, and In Cold Blood.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of composing
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