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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
an exceptionally placid mother who was rarely upset by her six children
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a placid lake
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a vacation in the placid lake community
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the placidity of the area makes it a perfect vacation spot for people who just want to relax
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his evident lack of placidity makes him poorly suited for such a stressful job
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
her apparent placidity belied an inner turmoil as she faced a life-altering decision
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Recent Examples of placid
Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Mary and the chubby infant are enveloped within the contour of a protective royal blue cloak, safe even from the seemingly placid world of nature unfolding behind them.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
As if a world so placid and unresponsive could excite only the opposite sensations in him.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
As the slow agony of guilt chews its way through him, Justin’s world remains largely placid, if impatient.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Nov. 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
Mary and the chubby infant are enveloped within the contour of a protective royal blue cloak, safe even from the seemingly placid world of nature unfolding behind them.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
As if a world so placid and unresponsive could excite only the opposite sensations in him.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
As the slow agony of guilt chews its way through him, Justin’s world remains largely placid, if impatient.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placid
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Indulge in an authentic Bhutanese Hot Stone Bath, enjoy a serene soak in the indoor heated pool or take advantage of a free daily yoga class.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Whatever your personal design style, color will play a big part in setting the tone for your home, and these sage green decorating ideas can be part of a restful, serene environment.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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After making the roughly 30-mile journey north from Tahiti, Brando found 12 small coral islets, or motus, encircling a tranquil lagoon.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Once a favorite spot for the young composer Fryderyk Chopin, this tranquil oasis invites you to pause and relax.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The work reverberates with quiet yet powerful symbolism paying tribute to Gonzalez’s deep roots in San Antonio and her significant contributions to the community.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Japanese writers, too, have long discussed the meditative nature of cleaning, seeing it as an opportunity for quiet introspection.Ana Morales, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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That kind of composure amid the intensity spreads calm.Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Cara starts to panic, thrashing around, while Tori, who is also struggling on the inside, is able to better maintain her composure, hoping that the illusion of strength will expedite Cara’s demise.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Southern Bridge that connects the nether end of tony Palm Beach Island to the mainland city of West Palm Beach was once a calm overpass where people strolled alongside Bentleys over the Intracoastal Waterway.Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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Overnight, helicopter crews worked to combat the fire, using water drops to suppress the flames, aided by relatively calm winds, the newspaper reported.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Dunn said he was disappointed that the Senate was unable to reach the two-thirds threshold needed to convict Trump after he was impeached by the House for his role in the Jan. 6 riots and his attempt to delay the peaceful transfer of power.Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
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While Monday’s outcome revived a U.S. tradition that launches the peaceful transfer of presidential power, what’s unclear is if Jan. 6, 2021, was the anomaly or if this year’s calm becomes the outlier.Matt Brown, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2025
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These are landscapes without the operatic vistas and ostensibly untrammeled serenity of Bierstadt.Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The power and serenity of nature positively impact human physical and mental health.Zoe Hiller, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
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Among those chief executives who are expected at the inauguration, is Rene Haas, Arm’s C.E.O. But Microsoft’s chief, Satya Nadella, will be in Switzerland. War and peace: With a fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, all eyes are on whether Trump can sufficiently stabilize the region.Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Not only have Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos made peace with the president-elect.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placid. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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