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Recent Examples of reposeful
The surfaces and spaces of Seurat and Signac, for example, are ordered, reposeful, trance-y, scientific.
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Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 July 2021
To our eyes, the image looks reposeful, soothing, sedate, like the opening of a Merchant Ivory film.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2020
Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 July 2021
To our eyes, the image looks reposeful, soothing, sedate, like the opening of a Merchant Ivory film.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reposeful
Adjective
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For South Florida residents dealing with the particular blend of heat, humidity and urban noise that can make restful sleep elusive, the approach requires nothing more than a phone or speaker on a nightstand.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Physically, comfortable furnishings round out the restful bedroom experience.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Few things can ruin a relaxing afternoon outdoors faster than an uninvited wasp buzzing around your head.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The cocooning effect is helped along by Jacques Garcia’s interiors, layered with taupes and burgundies, velvet and lacquer (and some 6,000 meters of damask silk thrown in the mix), into a hideaway that’s both ornate and relaxing.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The song contrasts that sense of constriction with the easeful feeling of floating by yourself out on the water.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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Venus in Sag invites you to loosen your grip on perfection and welcome a more easeful rhythm.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Brooklyn didn’t have the offensive structure to absorb it, and defensively, the Nets couldn’t slow Charlotte down once the Hornets got comfortable.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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While many students are comfortable with apps and touchscreens, educators say that does not always translate into the ability to troubleshoot or work independently on traditional computers.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rainbow Trout Ranch Antonito, Colorado Surrounded by 600 acres of national forest, Colorado's Rainbow Trout Ranch has 16 cozy log cabins with fireplaces, accommodating one to eight guests.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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But if the lawmaker gets too cozy with the enemy, by saying something nice about him or appearing in public with her, supporters often punish the lawmaker with a barrage of abuse online or by supporting a primary opponent.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For a vehicle celebrated for sipping fuel rather than burning it, that’s a pleasant surprise.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Parks rose to fame in her teens, winning the Mercury Prize for her 2021 debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams, a diaristic clutch of pleasant soft-rock songs.—
Aimee Cliff,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lounge chairs have become increasingly bulbous and cushy over the years, so Knoll’s Perron Pillo Lounge chair feels perfectly on trend.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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And then there’s the cushy polyester cushion that’s handily treated with 3M Scotchgard.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Reposeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposeful. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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