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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 placidity
Season 2 drops that air of placidity and adds spice, genuine horror and feeling to the proceedings.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placidity
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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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Seattle also wouldn’t be here without Darnold’s calmness and consistency.—
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People say the hobby offers calmness and a sense of control.—
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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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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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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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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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“Placidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placidity. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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