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Recent Examples of placid
Adjective
Treasury yields were also more placid in the bond market following mixed economic reports on Thursday. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025 It's expected to be finalized in October. ELECTIONS 2024 The three lieutenant governor candidates had their first and probably only debate on Tuesday at the state fair ― a mostly placid affair with room for only a few polite political jabs. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024 The most placid foxes were selected to breed the next generation. Lee Alan Dugatkin, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024 Perhaps Berlinski means this outbreak of placid coexistence to be hopeful, even a metaphor for a less fractured United States: its angry old men and outraged women enjoying a moment of détente. Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for placid 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placid
Adjective
  • Windham’s exclusive 1,200-acre mountain, with an elevation of 3,100 feet, is known for its pristine, uncrowded slopes—providing the perfect setting for an intimate and serene ski experience.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
  • However, there’s no doubt the wellness oasis is every bit as thoughtful and serene as the rest of the property.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Their outwardly tranquil and faithful domestic life exploded that winter.
    Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
  • With items like party wings tossed in a Georgia peach and habanero sauce and juicy roasted hen with collard greens paired with timely tipples such as The First Snow (spiced rum, hazelnut liqueur, double spiced chai tea, cinnamon and heavy cream), travel day is downright tranquil.
    DeMarco Williams, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • They were married in 2007, following his return from serving in Afghanistan; and after more than 20 years together, the Moores have mastered the art of intentionality, balancing the public spotlight with the quiet work of nurturing their bond.
    Essence, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Oh, and there’s no prize, except the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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  • Whether Amorim can translate that composure to the pitch will factor into results.
    Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The Warriors eventually gained their composure against the Jazz, but lost it in a different manner while surrendering 20 points in the last three minutes of the game, blowing a double-digit lead.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Designed for moments of escape and calm, this walled section is especially attractive for those with sensory challenges.
    Frances MacDougall, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
  • If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, the department says to stay calm but act quickly.
    Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Twenty-six percent favor it, with 23% supporting a peaceful acquisition and 3% supporting the potential use of force.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Medical retreats are often located in tranquil settings—think serene beaches, lush forests, or peaceful mountains—that naturally promote relaxation.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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  • Nature and the mountains provide us a sense of serenity, a sense of spirituality.
    John Meyer, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
  • The Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River blends riverside serenity with cosmopolitan buzz and achieves the holy grail of marrying grandeur and scale with intimate spaces.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • That stance has unnerved Ukraine, lending a sense of urgency to Kyiv’s need to appear willing to negotiate and to be amenable to Washington’s proposals on a peace deal.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Trump and his team should make clear that if Netanyahu ends the peace deal, the U.S. will withhold certain offensive military aid.
    Mike Quigley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025

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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placid. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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