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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a serene vacation spot
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
a serene woman who was everyone's source of support
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a serene lake
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Recent Examples of serene
Cozymaxxing aims to address all five senses, turning down the dial on all five to create a calming, serene atmosphere.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
From serene mountain hideouts to tiny communities with picture-perfect main streets, here are eight of Tennessee’s most romantic small towns for your next weekend away.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
In Southern California, Ojai is a serene haven of spiritual retreats, boutique shopping, and lush orange groves.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Her makeup accentuated her serene visage with lined eyes and a pink lip to boot.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
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The lightweight fabric is also quiet, so you won’t be awoken from crinkling material.—
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The family settled in a quiet residential street of older homes and multifamily buildings, some front porches festooned with pride flags still twinkling with holiday lights.—
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Iranian state television on Sunday morning took a page from demonstrators, having their correspondents appear on streets in several cities to show calm areas with a date stamp shown on screen.—
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His brands, including Juicy Fruit and Spearmint, promoted gum as a way to calm nerves, curb hunger and stay focused.—
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In Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man, a tranquil church becomes the scene of a shocking (and seemingly impossible) murder.—
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The Corn Islands Flung more than 40 miles off the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua, the Corn Islands have long been spoken of by in-the-know travelers looking for a truly tranquil escape.—
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The mayor called on the community to remain peaceful in the aftermath.—
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But once inside, as the crackling fire quickly warms you up, there’s no better feeling after hours on the trail than dropping your backpack on the floor, taking off your boots and settling in for a few days of peaceful escape.—
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More aggressive than the Tide, more physical, more composed and clearly better prepared, the Hoosiers showed zero rust after a month-long break after the Big Ten championship game.—
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But Peggy never forgot her roots; a genre-blending selector with range, she’s known for her energetic but composed sets.—
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Without unbending her back, the mother arranges her mouth into a placid line.—
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As Butker’s kick went through, Steichen looked placid.—
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The property is ideal for late arrivals, early departures, or long layovers, and turns an airport stay into a restful, stress-free travel experience.—
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Wishing you all a restful day and a beautiful start to the new year!—
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After more than six months of study, Tianwen-2 will leave the asteroid and drop the collected sample down to Earth before heading off to investigate 311P/PanSTARRS, a complicated celestial object that’s part asteroid and part comet.—
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However, these days, a more collected look is preferred.—
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“Serene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serene. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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