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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 Synonyms for calmness
Noun
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Both drivers have been relatively calm in the past, but that composure seemed to unravel today.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025 -
Regular simulations and role-playing exercises help teams develop the muscle memory needed to maintain composure during actual disruptions. 4.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Amid Erika’s serenity season, there’s a thrill to these reminders that her steely edge is still right there beneath the surface.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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So rather than maintain the quiet, peaceful sleep environment any young child needs, her daughter found her serenity disrupted by the sound of her mom crashing to the floor having tried to sit on a chair that simply wasn't there.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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And with battlefield decision-making now limited, Ukraine’s military strategists will increasingly look toward the least worst option to hold the line until a lasting peace is negotiated.—
Benjamin Jensen,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly ruled out making any concessions to Ukraine in future peace talks as President Donald Trump pushes for a quick end to the war.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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There are stages: tension, incident, reconciliation and calm.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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Beyond aesthetics, having a console table in the entryway promotes a sense of order and calm.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Both make visitors to their office feel at ease and both seen and heard.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Heather Rae El Moussa, 37 — didn’t appear to be as at ease as her ex.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ting Su; 2024; USA; 10 min Digitizing union newspapers in the quiet of a dark room, a filmmaker reflects on their relationship to labor. David (for now) | Dir.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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The prime minister’s compound, which under its previous occupant buzzed with the activity of over 100 staff members, now has a library-like quiet, as Dr. Amarasuriya works with a staff of just a dozen.—
Pamodi Waravita,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Calmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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