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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the unusual calmness of the lake gave its surface a strikingly glassy appearance
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
her resolute calmness in a crisis serves her well as a nurse in the emergency room
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a teacher who handles even the most vexing situations with a clearheaded calmness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmness
Noun
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Both drivers have been relatively calm in the past, but that composure seemed to unravel today.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025 -
Regular simulations and role-playing exercises help teams develop the muscle memory needed to maintain composure during actual disruptions. 4.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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While 2025 will be a year of consolidation, Santi-Weil viewed the prospect with serenity.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Acres of calming white walls and pale woods refract and soothe the intensity of the Caribbean sun; the scale, courtesy of architects Botelho Wood, achieves the serenity of a museum; the interior and bespoke furniture design a sense of supreme comfort.—
Giles Hattersley,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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The paramilitaries said the agreement, which was signed in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, would pave the way for peace after nearly two years of a war that has killed thousands of people and set off a devastating famine.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Both also stress that Ukraine’s voice and sovereignty must be at the center of any peace talks.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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There are stages: tension, incident, reconciliation and calm.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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Beyond aesthetics, having a console table in the entryway promotes a sense of order and calm.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Both make visitors to their office feel at ease and both seen and heard.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Heather Rae El Moussa, 37 — didn’t appear to be as at ease as her ex.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Feb. 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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The prime minister’s compound, which under its previous occupant buzzed with the activity of over 100 staff members, now has a library-like quiet, as Dr. Amarasuriya works with a staff of just a dozen.—
Pamodi Waravita,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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