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as in quiet
free from storms or physical disturbance
after a stormy night of high winds and driving rains, the day dawned on a calm sea
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
bystanders tried to help the injured person remain calm while they waited for the ambulance to arrive
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as in peaceful
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the room became much calmer once the rowdy tour group had left
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
vacationing city dwellers who are tired of the hustle and bustle enjoy the calm of the secluded mountain village
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as in peace
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
the batter always exudes an aura of calm, even in clutch situations
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as in to soothe
to free from distress or disturbance
the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency
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Recent Examples of calm
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
December 22 – January 19 Cultivating a calm home environment could be a high priority now.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Melissa Willets, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
So the level of calm that has descended over Italy’s Olympic venues is drawing notice.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
By tomorrow, things should calm considerably.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Calling it connects directly to scammers trained to sound calm, helpful and urgent at the same time.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
December 22 – January 19 Cultivating a calm home environment could be a high priority now.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Parents can also model emotional regulation by keeping their own tone calm and non reactive.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
So the level of calm that has descended over Italy’s Olympic venues is drawing notice.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
But the rain calmed concerns that the state was heading into a severe dry spell, washed the soot and grit out of the air, and boosted conditions at Lake Tahoe area ski resorts.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
By tomorrow, things should calm considerably.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calm
Adjective
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Without my father’s booming presence, our house was strangely quiet.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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What was once a gravel and sand mine is being reforested and turned into a sanctuary with quiet beaches and a pristine, spring water lake.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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For glam, Union’s pixie cut hairdo was coiffed with a modern touch, and her makeup included clean, serene details like bold brows, lightly lined eyes and a neutral lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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At L'Auberge de Sedona's serene spa, options include alternative treatments like chakra-balancing massages and Reiki, as well as body scrubs to make dry skin glow.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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The hotel’s 240 rooms have been designed as peaceful and exclusive retreats, and yet the five-star hotel is also the island’s latest attraction.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The park’s two-acre freshwater lake offers peaceful fishing spots.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This type of immersive education challenges students to engage with conflict not as passive observers but as active participants, working alongside those directly impacted by conflict to understand their experiences and gain firsthand knowledge of the complexities involved in sustaining peace.—
David Dumke,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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But Indonesia’s military said Sunday that up to 8,000 of its troops are expected to be ready by the end of June for a potential deployment to Gaza as part of a humanitarian and peace mission.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the illuminating Sun in your 4th House of Home sextiles tender Chiron in your 6th House of Work, practical adjustments may also have the benefit of soothing agitated feelings.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mentally, there's something soothing about the fact that the hotel itself is shrouded in foliage.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Wright, who formerly worked as a detective, said the video contains apparent facial features such as a mustache and that investigators should be able to calculate height, shoe size and brands of clothing.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her life’s work was stolen early Monday when thieves swiped a shipping box containing many of her puppets from outside her Beachwood Canyon apartment.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Guillen and her husband purchased the park — just feet from the typically tranquil Guadalupe River — as a retirement investment built on steady cash flow.—
Gretchen Butwid,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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While the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have been relatively tranquil this winter, the Los Angeles Dodgers added to their embarrassment of riches by signing four-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and three-time All-Star closer Edwin Díaz.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Calm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calm. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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