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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the serenity in the aftermath of the tornado was remarkable
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his serenity calmed those around him
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
the momentary serenity experienced during his lunchtime rambles gets him through the rest of the workday
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Recent Examples of serenity
Meaning: Dove Origin: Spanish Adela This baby girl name is often associated with serenity and elegance.
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
These under-the-radar islands are all about nature, serenity, and getting away from it all.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
These are landscapes without the operatic vistas and ostensibly untrammeled serenity of Bierstadt.
—Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The power and serenity of nature positively impact human physical and mental health.
—Zoe Hiller, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
These under-the-radar islands are all about nature, serenity, and getting away from it all.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
These are landscapes without the operatic vistas and ostensibly untrammeled serenity of Bierstadt.
—Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The power and serenity of nature positively impact human physical and mental health.
—Zoe Hiller, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for serenity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serenity
Noun
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Then Wood and Ross Colton completely lost their composure after Nils Höglander drew an obvious penalty on Colton against the grain late in the third period.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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But the main reason scientists believe people should keep their composure is because there is a good chance 2024 YR4 will be reclassified down to Level 0 when observed in the future, the same outcome for 2004 VD17 and 99942 Apophis.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insists that such a deal can be hard to reach, emphasizing the importance of a just peace over a swift one.—
Iuliia Mendel,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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Thank you to all of you who walk with us for a more just world full of peace and respect.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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But, when traveling at higher speeds, the quiet of an electric car goes away.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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In the quiet of the nearby waiting room, Jerry and Lisa prayed and worried.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Detroit Free Press,
19 Nov. 2024
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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenity. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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