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or tranquillity
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
enjoyed the tranquility of the snow-covered field at dusk
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
a psychotherapist valued for her tranquility and ability to listen
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as in peace
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a mountain climber who finds inner tranquility as he looks out from the edge of some lofty precipice
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Recent Examples of tranquility
Other visitors had difficulty returning to the site of tranquility that turned into a scene of tragedy.
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Holly Yan, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Related Story Kyoto The Kyoto group is for the tourist who appreciates a slower pace, nature and tranquility.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
Simple words of peace and tranquility are all that’s required.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
And the hotel has paired that tranquility with top-end luxury, from the roomy suites to the lavish amenities to the delectable food.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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Holly Yan, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Related Story Kyoto The Kyoto group is for the tourist who appreciates a slower pace, nature and tranquility.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
Simple words of peace and tranquility are all that’s required.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
And the hotel has paired that tranquility with top-end luxury, from the roomy suites to the lavish amenities to the delectable food.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tranquility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquility
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Stay calm, maintain composure and do your best to get through tough situations.Tracy Brower, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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These videos make clear Maddow struggled to keep her composure while covering a report from The Associated Press about shelters for children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border during Trump's first presidential term.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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This doesn't need to be personal outside the show, and it's just brought a whole different sense of peace to me.Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Six Senses Ibiza, Spain While often celebrated for its vibrant nightlife, Ibiza, a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea, has long been a sanctuary for seekers of peace and enlightenment, serving as a refuge for hippies in the 1960s.Roger Sands, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Couples and solo travelers would appreciate the serenity here, while families may want to request a room in the central or southern wings, which are closer to the kid-friendly amenities and restaurants.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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The light shade of cyan is clean, calm and evokes serenity.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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In the quiet of the nearby waiting room, Jerry and Lisa prayed and worried.Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
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Katie Ledecky’s Gold Medal Mind-Set Bidens Border Crackdown Could Disproportionately Affect Families Israeli news outlets break the quiet of the Sabbath to cover the release of four hostages.New York Times, New York Times, 8 June 2024
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquility. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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