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as in quiet
free from storms or physical disturbance
after a stormy night of high winds and driving rains, the day dawned on a calm sea
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
bystanders tried to help the injured person remain calm while they waited for the ambulance to arrive
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as in peaceful
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the room became much calmer once the rowdy tour group had left
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
vacationing city dwellers who are tired of the hustle and bustle enjoy the calm of the secluded mountain village
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as in peace
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
the batter always exudes an aura of calm, even in clutch situations
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as in to soothe
to free from distress or disturbance
the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency
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a calm demeanor
calm determination
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Recent Examples of calm
Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Jimmy could will his way to the foul line, calm down games that were going sideways.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Justin Kabumba, arkansasonline.com, 16 Feb. 2025
He’s shown a calm in the net over the years, staring down shooters and reading them.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2025
Sentiment appeared to calm after January’s producer price index, as well as the consumer price index report released earlier this week, suggested a softer reading for the personal consumption expenditures price index.
—Pia Singh,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The two-step mask and serum treatment mixes exfoliating acids and silk peptides to trigger cell turnover, then calm, soothe, minimize redness and even skin tone.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Jimmy could will his way to the foul line, calm down games that were going sideways.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
Later on Saturday, a relative calm had returned to Bukavu as gunfights stopped after Congolese troops exited the city and drove south, Bukavu resident Alexis Bisimwa said.
—Justin Kabumba, arkansasonline.com, 16 Feb. 2025
He’s shown a calm in the net over the years, staring down shooters and reading them.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
The situation eventually calmed down and all young people were escorted back to their buildings.
—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2025
Sentiment appeared to calm after January’s producer price index, as well as the consumer price index report released earlier this week, suggested a softer reading for the personal consumption expenditures price index.
—Pia Singh,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calm
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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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The brand’s floral patterns symbolize joy, beauty and the timeless love of bold abstraction in an era of quiet luxury.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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Amid this dark, silent space, the siblings survived on rice balls and pondered what had just happened to their serene home.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite the canine appearing to be asleep, her owner hinted that this peaceful nap was nothing but an act.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Vatican said the pope had a peaceful night and left his bed to sit in an armchair on Wednesday.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Would a peace deal enable Russians to invest in Premier League clubs again?—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Macron’s visit comes a week after European leaders convened an emergency summit in Paris following word that they would be left out of the US-Russia peace talks.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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The combination of the drinks, 180-degree sunset views, and chirping birds all around made for a soothing atmosphere.—
Laura Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
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His 33rd feature holds true to that broad approach, with soothing conversations eventually giving way to a handful of revelations stemming from repressed opinions.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The complaint contains screenshots purportedly of text conversations between Luna and Tiffith Jr.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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For reference, one teaspoon of psyllium powder contains 3.4 grams of fiber, which is equivalent to eating a whole apple.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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Then, there’s the town of Maratea, which is set on a tranquil Tyrrhenian coastline and offers historic accommodations by way of Hotel Santavenere (Sophia Loren and Anita Ekberg both stayed here).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Unexpected challenges, such as economic disruptions or global crises, require leaders to remain composed and responsive.—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The 17-year-old, composed and well prepared, rattled off data about the need for youth involvement in civic decision-making.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Calm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calm. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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