How to Use serene in a Sentence

serene

adjective
  • Blue-toned light may look serene.
    — Allison Palmer june 2, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
  • Blue-toned light may look serene.
    — Allison Palmer updated June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
  • The best way to start fall is to be in a serene state.
    — Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The driver’s eyes bright and serene.
    — Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
  • And Kumasi is very calm and very serene.
    — Heran Mamo, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The mix of tones gives them depth, the result of which is serene and very fine.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Tidy and serene, and on a decently high floor.
    — Katie McDonough, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Here's how to get a permit to hike this remote, serene route.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The deep southern creeks were once like this — serene, thick with fish, and loud with birds.
    — Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The result feels serene rather than manic.
    — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
  • The serene ocean, palm trees and mountains peek out in the background.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Soft, serene greens are everywhere this spring.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
  • If your goal is a serene space, clear counters should be the goal every time.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The serene 116 all-suite rooms are said to be among the largest in the city.
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • Her face is serene, almost smiling.
    — Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
  • End the day in this serene spot, or start the morning with a cup of coffee or tea.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • The city seemed as serene as a lake house in upstate New York.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This pool area backs right up onto a lake, making for a super serene view.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Lining both sides of a side yard path creates a serene sense of balance.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
  • Looking for examples that bridge the stylish and the serene?
    — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
  • You'll be bundled up in a sled and pulled through the serene North Woods.
    — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Anything from boucle to linen fabrics can add a serene and inviting feel to a space.
    — Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
  • All of the suites look out on the surrounding forest or the golf course for the most serene views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
  • As Mari, Okamoto is an alert yet serene presence.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 May 2026
  • The koi pond and serene ambiance create a stunning backdrop for any type of event.
    — Brandon Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
  • The pulse of city life would be tempered with the serene cadence of the countryside.
    — Paul Jebara, Town & Country, 5 Sep. 2023
  • When the ground crew arrived and the capsule was opened, the men were found, still seated, serene in death.
    — Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Soft, curved corners on this pedestal bed make for a highly serene sanctuary.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Elsewhere, a private office serves as a staging area for boards and a serene workspace.
    — Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The serene guest bath, meanwhile, sports a walk-in shower and a light-pink onyx marble wall and sink.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025

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