1
as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a serene vacation spot
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
a serene woman who was everyone's source of support
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a serene lake
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Recent Examples of serene
While the couple wasn't featured together in either of their posts, their photos appeared to show a similar remote beach location with serene turquoise water and rocky terrain in the background.
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
The Scandinavian influence, the owners, and Skat (the house dog) make this the city’s most serene second-hand shopping destination.
—Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
This heady trail meanders through serene forest and scrambles up 3,130 feet of grand alpine passes into the heart of the 217,088-acre Sawtooth Wilderness.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
The deep southern creeks were once like this — serene, thick with fish, and loud with birds.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
The Scandinavian influence, the owners, and Skat (the house dog) make this the city’s most serene second-hand shopping destination.
—Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
This heady trail meanders through serene forest and scrambles up 3,130 feet of grand alpine passes into the heart of the 217,088-acre Sawtooth Wilderness.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
The deep southern creeks were once like this — serene, thick with fish, and loud with birds.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serene
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Aside from some quiet complaints about the NCAA’s COVID-19 protocols for people sitting around the court, no one offered anything other than positive reviews.—
Mac Engel
March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Despite her difficult start, Kaiko has since been recovering in her new home, with the viral video capturing a quiet but significant milestone—her first night sleeping indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The spa The Retreat spa is the incredibly calm, beating heart of this property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Then the lights went out in the store, and one of the clerks shrieked in the dark, and another told her to remain calm.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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While the mood was generally sunny and marches largely peaceful, the third No Kings protests were an unmistakable display of political force that could reverberate in the 2026 midterms and beyond.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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One detained at Dallas demonstration While most of Saturday's rallies were peaceful, police say one person was detained at the Dallas demonstration.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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What caught my attention, however, beyond the lip-syncing and costume changes, was the family opposite me: the mother neat and composed, father in golf-course polo and chinos, two thirty-something sons cheering alongside a girlfriend who would not look out of place on a pageant stage.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Before Tuesday night, Konate had looked much more composed and commanding.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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With a broad expanse of shallow, placid water, plus playgrounds and picnic tables, Rockport Beach makes an ideal destination for families with kids.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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The placid romance of Hareton and young Catherine leaves us, superficially, in a peaceful, even hopeful place.—
Radhika Jones,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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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
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The robot will vacuum oil from the water’s surface, return to its base station to discharge the collected oil, and then redeploy to the spill site.—
Ben Coxworth
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
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The collected data is then analyzed by an outside statistician before the report is issued.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Serene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serene. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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