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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the unusual calmness of the lake gave its surface a strikingly glassy appearance
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
her resolute calmness in a crisis serves her well as a nurse in the emergency room
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a teacher who handles even the most vexing situations with a clearheaded calmness
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Recent Examples of calmness
Not only that, his calmness was crucial to helping his side build from the back.
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Chamomile’s apigenin promotes calmness and, when combined with matcha, creates a focused but relaxed state.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
There's a different calmness about you.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
There are a lot of studies that show that cultivating any emotional state — happiness in particular, but also calmness or lack of anxiety — actually backfires.
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Iannarelli explained that a core element of de-escalation is projecting calmness, as individuals often mimic those who appear angry and agitated.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
That’s one reason the International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development works to bring stargazing’s therapeutic effects, such as awe, calmness, and grounding, to vulnerable groups like refugees.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The staff was supportive, guiding us with clarity, calmness, and consistency.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Definitely creates some calmness.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Chamomile’s apigenin promotes calmness and, when combined with matcha, creates a focused but relaxed state.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
There's a different calmness about you.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
There are a lot of studies that show that cultivating any emotional state — happiness in particular, but also calmness or lack of anxiety — actually backfires.
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Iannarelli explained that a core element of de-escalation is projecting calmness, as individuals often mimic those who appear angry and agitated.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
That’s one reason the International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development works to bring stargazing’s therapeutic effects, such as awe, calmness, and grounding, to vulnerable groups like refugees.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The staff was supportive, guiding us with clarity, calmness, and consistency.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Definitely creates some calmness.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmness
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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The Quattro system distributes power seamlessly and even on tighter downhill switchbacks, the vehicle maintained composure.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mendoza wins with command, accuracy, red-zone efficiency and grown-man composure.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The peacefulness of the nature around them helps make the war feel distant — the clouds rolling across the green hills, the bleating of their neighbor's goats at sunset.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Suddenly, the peacefulness turned into total chaos as noise and motion erupted around me.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Fungal diseases arrive, spoiling those flawless leaves and blooms — and our serenity.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The White House played a similar role in projecting this serenity, which is one reason its main fence stood only about six feet tall until 2019.—
Neil Flanagan,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Warnings, laments, and odes to renewal were expressed pictorially as dying days under bleeding heavens, belching volcanoes, proud icebergs, lavish rainbows amid spangling, mist-suffusing sunlight and dawns of peace and hope.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The people of Connecticut want to live in peace, raise their children in safety, and know their government is working for them.—
Jillian Gilchrest,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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This kind of calm was pure Obama.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There’s a sense of calm here that other makes often miss in their rush to impress you with screens and LEDs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 May 2026
Noun
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There’s a lot of quiet in the country, and there’s a lot of quietness in my children.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The work ethic is there, but so are the routines, the quirks, the quietness, the edge.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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When your foundation feels steady, everything else begins to move forward with more ease.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The duo had been teammates on LSU’s Elite Eight team in 2023-24, and Van Lith credits Reese for helping her ease into the WNBA.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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