as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend
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Recent Examples of restful
Brooklinen’s bedroom essentials—from cozy down comforters to luxurious memory foam pillows—will soon have you on your way to more restful nights.
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Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
As many parents of young children know, bedtime does not necessarily bring with it a restful night of sleep.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Look for options with a high thread count, breathable cotton fabric, and a cozy yet cool feel to help provide you with a restful night of sleep.
—Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
Seeking professional advice and exploring tailored solutions can lead to more restful nights and a better overall sense of well-being.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
As many parents of young children know, bedtime does not necessarily bring with it a restful night of sleep.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Look for options with a high thread count, breathable cotton fabric, and a cozy yet cool feel to help provide you with a restful night of sleep.
—Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
Seeking professional advice and exploring tailored solutions can lead to more restful nights and a better overall sense of well-being.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restful
Adjective
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The trade deadline was a non-starter, and the summer was curiously quiet.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Hauled by maroon Double Fairlie locomotives, this route twists and spirals up through craggy mountainsides and quiet woodlands before finishing at the old slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, where the views are splendid.—
James March,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Now, a whole new crop of actors, except for Natasha Rothwell’s Belinda coming from Hawaii, are playing in Mike White’s world of colorful characters getting up to the most stressful situations on what should be the most peaceful vacations.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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In Khartoum, the film tracks the period after the military coup in 2021 that usurped the people’s peaceful revolution that ended 30 years of dictatorship.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Located on the state’s southeastern coast, just 30 minutes north of glitzy West Palm Beach, Jupiter enjoys a slower, more serene pace that’s perfect for lazy days of relaxing with a view of the water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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The effect is often serene and soothing, even when busy, stuttering electronic beats occasionally enter the mix.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Moving at a tranquil pace, Shyne primarily watches Head and Carlie Williams, an 89-year-old farmer in Thomas County, Georgia, tend to their land and their people.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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The patio is a tranquil haven that feels miles away from the traditional street food stalls, noisy cafes, and always-busy Mercado de Medellín just below it.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps Berlinski means this outbreak of placid coexistence to be hopeful, even a metaphor for a less fractured United States: its angry old men and outraged women enjoying a moment of détente.—
Laura Collins-Hughes,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Which were placid and rubbery, and which were meaty and juicy?—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Restful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restful. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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