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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the house was once again tranquil after the kids moved outside to play
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
though she should have been upset, she felt oddly tranquil upon learning that she would not be receiving the scholarship
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as in peaceful
free from storms or physical disturbance
drifting dreamily through tranquil seas
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Recent Examples of tranquil
Just around the corner from the rally on Tajrish Square, in a tranquil park near the Cinema Museum of Iran, locals perused an open-air book stall and sipped tea, while couples strolled hand in hand.
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Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Lucy is very isolated in this superficially tranquil domestic setting, separated from friends, far from her mother, dependent on Philip, and not even entirely fluent in German.
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Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.
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Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Lucy is very isolated in this superficially tranquil domestic setting, separated from friends, far from her mother, dependent on Philip, and not even entirely fluent in German.
—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.
—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquil
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What was once a quiet corner of the terminal – your reward for loyalty or a hefty annual fee – has turned into a cafeteria for the masses.
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Rather than succumb to the misery of its subject matter, Union County is about the quiet, tedious, and remarkable work that is getting and staying sober — the final product a testament to all that can be achieved.
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The project was set for Brownie Wise Park in Kissimmee, a serene 25-acre area purchased and conserved by the county for over a decade and popular for its walking trails.
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Completed in 1968 atop a steep hillside in Corte Madera, about 15 miles north of San Francisco, the cantilevered residence is equal parts bold architectural experiment and serene woodland sanctuary.
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City officials have repeatedly said the overwhelming majority of those celebrations have been peaceful.
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Rocheport is a historic Missouri River village known for its wineries, walkable downtown, and peaceful small-town atmosphere.
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The main institutional index of US row-crop land finished up a fraction over the prior year, the kind of placid result that has made farmland a favorite of pension funds looking for calm.
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In that moment, a salmon does a porpoising roll in the placid pool about 30 feet below me and out about 60 feet from shore.
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Its weightless-yet-revitalizing feel is thanks to moisturizing squalane, Japanese lemon balm and sunflower seed wax, which calm inflammation, improve the skin barrier, and lock in hydration.
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One of the most consistent findings in stress physiology is that movement can be the fastest route to a calmer nervous system.
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But sometimes, hushed moments become the score’s most powerful statement.
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Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.
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In a separate study, chronic daily users spent significantly more time awake during the night and got less restful sleep compared with nonusers; another study found that using cannabis close to bedtime had similar effects.
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Thankfully, my first night in Appalachia consisted only of a restful sleep.
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After opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, the United States followed it with a composed 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle.
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While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.
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“Tranquil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquil. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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