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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
To understand whether coffin-lying can actually boost calmness and relieve stress, Outside spoke to two therapists.
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Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
Definitely creates some calmness.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Yustyna has Pavlo’s light blue eyes and seems to have taken after him in her calmness.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
Parenting a stubborn child like mine requires patience, calmness, empathy, and stability.
—Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
When stuff starts to go wrong, that's not exactly an environment that's conducive for calmness.
—Mariia Kashchenko, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Maybe Romero was the perfect vice-captain under former head coach Ange Postecoglou because his fiery on-field persona balanced the calmness of Son Heung-min.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
These delicious gummies support calmness and relaxation without the use of melatonin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Morales and the other aquatic performers had to master the art of finding calmness and holding their breath for at least 45 seconds.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
Definitely creates some calmness.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Yustyna has Pavlo’s light blue eyes and seems to have taken after him in her calmness.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
Parenting a stubborn child like mine requires patience, calmness, empathy, and stability.
—Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
When stuff starts to go wrong, that's not exactly an environment that's conducive for calmness.
—Mariia Kashchenko, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Maybe Romero was the perfect vice-captain under former head coach Ange Postecoglou because his fiery on-field persona balanced the calmness of Son Heung-min.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
These delicious gummies support calmness and relaxation without the use of melatonin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Morales and the other aquatic performers had to master the art of finding calmness and holding their breath for at least 45 seconds.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmness
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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Kudos to Styles who managed to mostly keep his composure as Hernández glided around him.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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His consistent composure is his greatest advantage.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 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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Despite morale-sapping staff layoffs, bizarre executive orders and a 43-day federal government shutdown last fall, the grandeur and serenity of national parks in California remain irresistible to outdoors lovers looking to unwind.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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But more than the room itself, the Yacht Club experience provided serenity, service and hassle-free cruising.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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The pontiff did not mention any country or national leader in his comments, instead only asking for peace and the end to innocent people dying, according to reports.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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The attacks have, however, complicated peace efforts in the region where mass graves were recently found.—
OPE ADETAYO,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The fact my wheelchair was barely noticed and pool hoists outnumbered sun loungers, in a world so often aggressively combative towards people who navigate the world differently, with all the physical and attitudinal barriers removed, a deep and uncommon calm settled over me.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Saturday will be the calm before the storm, with sunny skies pushing metro highs into the low 70s, well above the seasonal average of 55.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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This one strikes a mid-century chord with its wide face and retro time display, with an atomic dial and silent-sweep movement to maximize quietness.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
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There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere, the home leans into a life of ease and leisure with a private gym, infrared sauna, decorative fireplaces, and two laundry rooms tucked discreetly out of view.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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Most people in education or professional environments are thus better off with Microsoft 365, which is equally powerful and far more flexible, or the online-only Google Workplace, which focuses on collaboration and ease of use.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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