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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Recent Examples of placidity
What comes through most vividly is the sense of forced placidity, the assembly-line-like control over life and activity this country club comes to represent.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Season 2 drops that air of placidity and adds spice, genuine horror and feeling to the proceedings.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Season 2 drops that air of placidity and adds spice, genuine horror and feeling to the proceedings.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placidity
Noun
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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
Noun
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Weaving between Bon Iver features and electronic experimentation, the Minnesota musician and actor’s new album sounds a note of community and composure in a tumultuous world.—
Nia Coats,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2026
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Manor, meanwhile, kept his composure.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Instead, the seductive peacefulness of the house brought to her mind the contemplative sets in the BBC adaptation of Wolf Hall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 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
Noun
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The head of a fish, cooked and glossy gray, emerges from a latticed crust, regarding the ceiling with an unnerving, dull-eyed serenity.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Disrupting the possibility of cheerful solitude is both a stylistic and social shift, disturbing the film’s non-narrative serenity while depicting how dismantling the safety net displaces basic functions onto those least able to bear them.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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His confidence, calmness and clutch play impressed teammates and staff alike.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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But the prevailing auditory sense that stands out in memory is an uncanny calmness, met by a student trapped inside, alive and aware, who cut through the stillness to comfort his peers while their fates remained sealed between earth and steel.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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The other thing Jeffries can do as Minority Leader, which is in service of the first, is to keep the peace within his caucus.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Compare options, check the fine print, and make one small adjustment that protects your peace.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Best for balance of cost and selection JM Bullion strikes a strong balance between competitive pricing, product selection and overall ease of use.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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When decisions in showrooms create discomfort, personal appointments can offer relief, supporting the ease with which questions are asked.—
Wyles Daniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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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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“Placidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placidity. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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