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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 calmness
Seattle also wouldn’t be here without Darnold’s calmness and consistency.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
People say the hobby offers calmness and a sense of control.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
According to them, blue-greens are moody, but not in a way that supports calmness.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Plaintiffs claimed that Feel Free was marketed as a drink that could induce calmness and relaxation, and was no more habit-forming than caffeine—but that using the product had led many customers to become addicted to it.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Nike will launch Devin Booker’s second signature sneaker and its Mind franchise, which uses pressure points backed by science to encourage calmness and focus.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
Maye's calmness and command kept the Patriots' afloat in their most critical moments, especially after he'd gotten pummeled in the third quarter.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Hectic schedules and busy family lives have led many, say experts, to prioritize peace, calmness and relaxation on their travels.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
The leader Aledo needed Finley said Tubbs has a calmness about him that sets the tone for the rest of the team.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmness
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The composure to finish the play.—
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The image captures Mellisa moving through festive surroundings with focused determination, presenting a figure who maintains sharp composure amid surrounding chaos.—
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Families with children swim in the shallow ripples, and sea gulls flock above the peacefulness.—
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France is the most militarized country in Western and Central Europe, while South America was the only region to record an improvement of peacefulness in this latest index.—
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Locals cherish the balance between welcoming visitors and preserving the serenity that defines their hometowns.—
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That’s mostly because this is the only spa in Lisbon offering treatments inside a hammam, and in creating such a separate space from the rest of the hotel, the brand has managed to create a wonderful pocket of serenity.—
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The new agreement says that Ukraine’s sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are non-negotiable elements of any peace deal and warned that its self-defense is essential to its own security and wider Euro-Atlantic stability.—
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As temperatures bottom out and ice fringes the shore, a certain peace takes over.—
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Nestled within the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Boone’s endless mountainous views and lush green spaces create an instant sense of calm.—
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Four guest bedrooms on the main level each have an attached bathroom—two also have walk-in closets—and share a cozy living area and a spa zone with a fitness room, sauna, and garden-level calm.—
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There is also a lot to appreciate in the quietness of the season.—
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Morchhale explains that quietness should not be mistaken for passive surrender.—
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Designed to bridge the gap between automotive ease and aerospace innovation, the vehicle targets consumers looking for adventure rather than just urban commuting.—
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The knit top offered the familiar ease of an oversized tee with the warmth and polish of a sweater, a mix that feels both cozy and refined.—
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An anxious quiet fell over Venezuela ‘s capital on Sunday as trepidation mixed with joy while a nation waited to see what comes next.—
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In the quiet between waves, her memory will surface—bright, bold, unforgotten.—
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“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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