as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a calming glass of warm milk
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as in soothing
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as in lulling
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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as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of
he calmed himself before continuing the eulogy
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Recent Examples of calming
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
24 June 2026
That might mean slipping on an eye mask, starting a calming podcast, and sipping water or herbal tea.
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Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
In their successful partnership, Anderson was the all-action, box-to-box option, where Sangare was the calming influence, working together in triangles with Morgan Gibbs-White ahead of them.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
It’s often been reported that Kate Middleton is a calming influence over the heir to the throne, Prince William.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
While the lobby areas and restaurants lean into the playful side of a contemporary art hotel, the rooms are more calming with neutral tones and the continuation of the lobby’s black marble in the credenzas and nightstands.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
The patterned flooring and rich textures come together for an effect that’s both contemporary and calming.
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Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
In the Telegraph Garden, photographed by Herry Lawford at the Chelsea Flower Show, the minimal use of color is very calming and soothing to the eyes.
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Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
5 June 2026
This summer’s take on beachy perfumes encapsulates the calming, pensive, and healing nature of the seashore.
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Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 May 2026
But the only peace on Concrète Waves is the occasional pullback, a calming of the storm rather than the coming of a resolution.
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Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
There is self-regulation going on in the initial stages of spiritual development, and this is where calming does come into play.
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Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
The calming locales both complement and contradict the plot’s revelations, which are hardly bombshells but do speak to how well-to-do families labor to shove inconvenient skeletons into the closet.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Also, 'merica - Brandon C There's something calming about a sunset, even a picture of one.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The gentle soundtrack of waves crashing, the soothing feeling of sand beneath your toes, and the calming hues of the clear blue waters—the best beaches in the world strike that ideal formula for the perfect summer vacation.
—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
The 23-year-old has fast become one of the most important players in the Samurai Blue, marshaling the Japanese goal with a calming presence throughout the tournament so far.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The calming presence of a police officer arriving when people need help the most is monumental, providing hope when there was none before.
—
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz also did his best to de-escalate things, calming Contreras and some of his teammates with pats on the chest.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
The cows are also brushed by caretakers, another way of calming them.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Adjective
Its anti-aging moisturizer also uses hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, and peptides to complement the retinol and round out the smoothing, calming, strengthening, and hydrating benefits.
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Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
24 June 2026
That might mean slipping on an eye mask, starting a calming podcast, and sipping water or herbal tea.
—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
In their successful partnership, Anderson was the all-action, box-to-box option, where Sangare was the calming influence, working together in triangles with Morgan Gibbs-White ahead of them.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
It’s often been reported that Kate Middleton is a calming influence over the heir to the throne, Prince William.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
While the lobby areas and restaurants lean into the playful side of a contemporary art hotel, the rooms are more calming with neutral tones and the continuation of the lobby’s black marble in the credenzas and nightstands.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
The patterned flooring and rich textures come together for an effect that’s both contemporary and calming.
—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
In the Telegraph Garden, photographed by Herry Lawford at the Chelsea Flower Show, the minimal use of color is very calming and soothing to the eyes.
—
Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
5 June 2026
This summer’s take on beachy perfumes encapsulates the calming, pensive, and healing nature of the seashore.
—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Noun
At the same time, glycerin, squalane, and tremella mushrooms keep skin comfortably hydrated, while calming extras like bisabolol and Centella asiatica (cica) minimize the chance of irritation.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 May 2026
But the only peace on Concrète Waves is the occasional pullback, a calming of the storm rather than the coming of a resolution.
—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
There is self-regulation going on in the initial stages of spiritual development, and this is where calming does come into play.
—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Types of calming aid There are a few different ways to tackle anxiety, both as a preventive and recuperative means.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
The calming locales both complement and contradict the plot’s revelations, which are hardly bombshells but do speak to how well-to-do families labor to shove inconvenient skeletons into the closet.
—
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Also, 'merica - Brandon C There's something calming about a sunset, even a picture of one.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The gentle soundtrack of waves crashing, the soothing feeling of sand beneath your toes, and the calming hues of the clear blue waters—the best beaches in the world strike that ideal formula for the perfect summer vacation.
—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
The 23-year-old has fast become one of the most important players in the Samurai Blue, marshaling the Japanese goal with a calming presence throughout the tournament so far.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The calming presence of a police officer arriving when people need help the most is monumental, providing hope when there was none before.
—
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz also did his best to de-escalate things, calming Contreras and some of his teammates with pats on the chest.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
The cows are also brushed by caretakers, another way of calming them.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calming
Adjective
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Audiences want a quiet, efficient, relaxing, fun, visually engaging, communal experience unavailable at home.
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Patio lights Having warm and inviting outdoor lighting can help set a relaxing evening mood.
Noun
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This became a soothing refrain whenever there was a momentary, impossible-to-plan-for hiccup (like the arrival time of custom’s agents) shared with the guests.
Verb
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Parsons went on to self-release multiple full-length soundtrack albums of ominous sci-fi pads, glitchy electronics, and lulling melodies before A24 announced the release of a feature-length film.
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The project was about permeating the masses, gradually lulling them with propaganda.
Verb
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Financial regulation is struggling to keep pace with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, according to European policymakers, who are grappling with how to support adoption while containing risks to market integrity and stability.
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In 2022, a large cluster of cases in Florida was attributed to a Caesar salad kit containing bagged romaine lettuce.
Adjective
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Sora is all about cooking to preserve memories, especially those of his late mother, believing food should be both comforting and refined.
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One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
Verb
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The production was built entirely with AI tools, with Madhvani writing the multilingual lyrics alongside co-creators and composing the music through Suno, a leading AI music generation platform.
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Legend has it that when an unsuspecting new man on the paper’s composing desk left out the agate type one day there were lots of problems for bettors and bookies across the city.
Verb
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However, the Rams’ acquisition of Garrett puts a team that was firmly a Super Bowl favorite back in the conversation for a 2026 Super Bowl run, quieting the doubters who rose after the 2026 NFL Draft.
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The company says the device supports sleep by lowering cortisol within minutes, slowing the heart, quieting racing thoughts and shifting users into parasympathetic mode.
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“Calming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calming. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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