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or tranquillity
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
enjoyed the tranquility of the snow-covered field at dusk
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
a psychotherapist valued for her tranquility and ability to listen
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3
as in peace
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a mountain climber who finds inner tranquility as he looks out from the edge of some lofty precipice
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Recent Examples of tranquility
Ciel Spa, the 20,000-square-foot wellness space, boasts thermal baths, an outdoor tranquility pool, and 20 treatment rooms.
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Kareema Bee, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Every detail—from the calming natural tones of the cabin, echoing the country’s lush native bush and the iridescent plumage of the tui bird, to the tactile finishes—is crafted to evoke the beauty and tranquility of New Zealand.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
The pilgrimage route is known for its beauty, tranquility, and spirituality.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
For her last album, 2021’s Solar Power, Lorde escaped to the tranquility of the most remote regions of her native New Zealand, finding solace in peace and quiet.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
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Kareema Bee, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Every detail—from the calming natural tones of the cabin, echoing the country’s lush native bush and the iridescent plumage of the tui bird, to the tactile finishes—is crafted to evoke the beauty and tranquility of New Zealand.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
The pilgrimage route is known for its beauty, tranquility, and spirituality.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
For her last album, 2021’s Solar Power, Lorde escaped to the tranquility of the most remote regions of her native New Zealand, finding solace in peace and quiet.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquility
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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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High-level technique and composure rolled into one.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
20 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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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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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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From the misty hills of Harpers Ferry to the cosmic quiet of Green Bank, here’s how to explore one of the country’s most underrated summer destinations from east to west.—
West Virginia Tourism Office,
AFAR Media,
9 May 2025
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In the quiet of his private room, Trinita shares a painful memory of her past.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquility. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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