1
as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the placidity of the area makes it a perfect vacation spot for people who just want to relax
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his evident lack of placidity makes him poorly suited for such a stressful job
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
her apparent placidity belied an inner turmoil as she faced a life-altering decision
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The robot's performance matched that of skilled human surgeons, handling unexpected scenarios with composure and precision.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025 -
Jordan Walsh regains his composure Walsh was whistled for seven personal fouls in the Celtics’ second Summer League game, then was ejected from the third after picking up two technicals in a seven-second span.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
18 July 2025
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Here are some of the most peaceful beach destinations for travelers really looking to relax and unwind in serenity: The Seychelles earned top spot as the most peaceful beach destination.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Who doesn’t love the serenity and beauty of a Japanese garden?—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
23 July 2025
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Trump also threatened Russia with several ultimatums if a peace agreement was not reached.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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By and large, Iranian minority communities live in peace, and many citizens of all backgrounds appeared to rally behind the government during and after the recent clashes.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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And sometimes, this begins with just a few subtle shifts that help both nervous systems feel more at ease.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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His openness helped Taco feel at ease, and now, the two are never apart for too long.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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In the quiet of the postpartum unit, some staff shared that they had been born here; others told stories of celebrating the births of friends and family members.—
John McHugh,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
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Moments of early-morning quiet in a deer stand are some of my favorites to recall.—
George Warthen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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“Placidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placidity. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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