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as in resting
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
typically the wealthy socialite spends most of the morning in repose, is served lunch, and then embarks on an exhaustive afternoon of shopping
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
enjoyed the repose of a serene summer evening
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as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
the doctor ordered a period of repose for the patient recovering from pneumonia
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
her repose in the face of the screaming demonstrators was impressive
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as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion
reposed in the Caribbean sun, enjoying her break from the world of work
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as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
the Constitution reposes the power to declare war to Congress, and to that body alone
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Recent Examples of repose
Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025
Cycle through the spa’s saunas, steams, hot pools, and cold plunges, then retire to a breezy hammock or calming cabin for idyllic repose.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
While her mother’s song contoured the otherwise untextured day, the little nightingale didn’t dare attempt to try it in any way that might be overheard, for instance, by the owl who spent each day in stubborn repose several trees over.
—Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025
Cycle through the spa’s saunas, steams, hot pools, and cold plunges, then retire to a breezy hammock or calming cabin for idyllic repose.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
Think of it, there are a hundred and forty-seven great works reposing in the bosoms of a hundred and forty-seven great men, and the tragic thing is that not one of those hundred and forty-seven great works will ever be written.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repose
Noun
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Scientists have spent decades searching for the final resting place of Luna 9, the first spacecraft to soft-land on the moon.—
Ilya Ferapontov,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Even followers of British royalty can make a heritage visit to the final resting place of Princess Alice of Battenberg, grandmother of King Charles, who is entombed on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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And don’t forget to fit in at least one to two days a week of rest or active recovery (with low-intensity movement, like yoga or a gentle walk).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
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Several short daily play sessions followed by a meal mimics the hunt-eat-rest cycle, and does wonders for a cat’s physical and emotional well-being.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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One of Lamont’s unacknowledged strengths is his public composure and innate courtesy in an era when escalating vulgarity in politics shows an ugly American face to us and the world.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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The ride strikes a fine balance between composure and comfort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Charging documents also state his gastric fluid contained 16,000 ng/ml of quetiapine, an antipsychotic medication sometimes used as a sleep aid.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Specifically, evening people may be more at risk for cardiovascular disease due to nicotine use, poor sleep, and difficulty managing weight, blood sugar, and diet.—
Outside,
Outside,
7 Feb. 2026
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But in a place like Finland, serenity never means lack of edge.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Lotus flowers and clear blue waters bring serenity to bright, red-orange aura designs and gold chrome linework.—
Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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One thing Lindenmeyr always recommends splurging on in the name of relaxation?—
Erik Buckingham,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Aquagranda Livigno The Aquagranda wellness and relaxation center is one of the largest in Europe.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Other artists of this era sought to intervene, guerrilla style, in the apparatuses of advertising, in order to shake consumers from their hypnotic slumber.—
Michael Cowan,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Injuries schminjuries Wednesday night was absolutely brutal for injuries, as the gods awoke from their New Year’s slumber.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Repose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repose. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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