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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
an exceptionally placid mother who was rarely upset by her six children
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a placid lake
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a vacation in the placid lake community
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the placidity of the area makes it a perfect vacation spot for people who just want to relax
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his evident lack of placidity makes him poorly suited for such a stressful job
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
her apparent placidity belied an inner turmoil as she faced a life-altering decision
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Recent Examples of placid
Andy McCullough, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
There are meadows full of elk and rivers stacked with trout, steep slopes, and placid lakes.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
May 13, 2021 issue Prudence Crowther and James Taibi
Olympic Notes
August 8, 1996 issue
Christopher Benfey
Resistance Pottery
Two recent exhibitions of the work of Black potters find political acts in the placid history of nineteenth-century American stoneware.
—Heather O’Donnell, The New York Review of Books, 24 Apr. 2025
Damn, again, my woulda, shoulda anger steams beneath a somewhat placid exterior.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
For decades, that task would have taken place in the placid setting of a bullpen session.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
There are meadows full of elk and rivers stacked with trout, steep slopes, and placid lakes.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
May 13, 2021 issue Prudence Crowther and James Taibi
Olympic Notes
August 8, 1996 issue
Christopher Benfey
Resistance Pottery
Two recent exhibitions of the work of Black potters find political acts in the placid history of nineteenth-century American stoneware.
—Heather O’Donnell, The New York Review of Books, 24 Apr. 2025
Damn, again, my woulda, shoulda anger steams beneath a somewhat placid exterior.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placid
Adjective
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People who responded to the survey said the Morro Bay campsite was serene and dog-friendly, while also being close to town and nature walks.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
17 May 2025
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At the Cowboy Carter concert at Chicago’s Soldier Field on Thursday (May 15), the serene moment was interrupted — at least for Blue, who realized the earring in her right ear was caught in Beyoncé’s hair.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Often overlooked by its more popular neighboring regions in Spain, Extremadura offers a tranquil getaway that goes beyond the typical tourist trail.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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The design of all suites on the property emphasizes indoor-outdoor living, with tranquil views and tropical foliage.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The drama division had been relatively quiet for a period but suddenly found its stride in the past year with a string of buzzy commissions that will now mostly air under new leadership.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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As romantic distractions fall away, the quiet also makes way for freedom.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2025
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While Ramaphosa kept his composure and the meeting did not go off the rails like the infamous February meeting in the Oval Office between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the South African president was clearly put on his heels by Trump’s tactics.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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This involves behaviors like using silence effectively, speaking with conviction, and making the tough calls with composure.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Considered one of the state’s best beach towns, Biloxi is known for its picturesque sand and calm waters that are protected by barrier islands just south of the beach in the Gulf of Mexico.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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But amid all of the tears and dancing and singing, from Freed From Desire on the pitch to Natasha Bedingfield’s Unwritten in the dressing room, stood one proud, calm man.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The attack took place during a peaceful weekly gathering of individuals, walking together to demonstrate solidarity with hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas and to call for their release.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
2 June 2025
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How peaceful that Nvidia is trying to expand in China.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Here, serenity and wellness are key to the whole experience, offering privacy amid nature and a spa with treatments centered around Maya traditions and the sea, and bespoke wellness retreats tailored individually.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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As her gala gets closer and Devon burrows deeper into the house’s orbit, Michaela’s ominous serenity cracks into something a bit more human.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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What to pack: Bose QuietComfort Noise-canceling Headphones Looking to invest in real peace and quiet?—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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Kyiv’s goal remains to secure a cease-fire first, before moving on to negotiations for a broader peace deal.—
Constant Méheut,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placid. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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