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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a serene vacation spot
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
a serene woman who was everyone's source of support
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a serene lake
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Recent Examples of serene
The resort is exclusively adult-only, creating a serene environment designed for romance and relaxation.
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Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
From Valentine's Day bake offs to sweet moments in serene settings, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have given fans minor glimpses into their family life
One thing is for sure: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle love being parents.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The show’s tropical backdrop, with its contrasts of serene beauty and underlying tensions, directly informed the use of saturated colors, exotic patterns, and organic textures.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Set on the Riviera Maya, between a mangrove reserve and the white sand beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, the serene, adults-only, all-inclusive Paraiso de la Bonita, a Luxury Collection Resort, opened its doors on January 30.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
From Valentine's Day bake offs to sweet moments in serene settings, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have given fans minor glimpses into their family life
One thing is for sure: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle love being parents.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The show’s tropical backdrop, with its contrasts of serene beauty and underlying tensions, directly informed the use of saturated colors, exotic patterns, and organic textures.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Set on the Riviera Maya, between a mangrove reserve and the white sand beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, the serene, adults-only, all-inclusive Paraiso de la Bonita, a Luxury Collection Resort, opened its doors on January 30.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serene
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The Atlanta Braves had a quiet winter that has been followed by a busy spring training.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Dinner at Bavel, watching Liverpool play, quiet reading.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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The calm, shallow waters of Holbox provide the ideal setting for this deeply relaxing, transformative activity.—
Rana Good,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Spend your days hiking to Tahquitz Falls or strolling the calm trails within the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation.—
Danielle Pointdujour,
Essence,
13 Mar. 2025
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Walruses In Heartbeats of the Arctic—A Bird’s Eye View By Jose Martin Perdomo On a remote Arctic shoreline, captured from above, a group of walruses lies huddled together, their massive bodies piled side-by-side in a tranquil moment of collective repose.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The buildings are beautiful and tranquil but fundamentally incongruous (modern architecture mixed with bits of decaying monasteries, gathered from meadows in Catalonia and France).—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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King’s leadership, however, unified millions across America through peaceful protests, marches, and eloquent advocacy.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Whether a studio or a four-bedroom home, the sleeper chair will fit perfectly in any space and guarantee a peaceful night’s sleep.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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For example, research at the Ivey Business School reveals that temperance (being calm, composed, patient, prudent, and self-controlled) is one of the weakest character dimensions for many people.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Accepting the results with a composed yet sobering tone, Shyne acknowledged the democracy.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The track, produced by Blake Slatkin and longtime Lizzo collaborator Ricky Reed, is a placid Strokes-y thumper whose riff periodically breaks free from its cage during a chorus that kicks the aughts-rock shtick back a few decades into roadhouse territory.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the show’s first two seasons, Laura’s murder broke open a placid American town—much as a severed ear, in Lynch’s 1986 film, Blue Velvet, famously undermined middle America’s saintly image of itself.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The right sheets can contribute to a more restful sleep experience.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Pope Francis had a restful night in Rome's Gemelli hospital, the Vatican said Tuesday, following news that the 88-year-old pontiff has been responding well to treatment and is no longer in immediate danger of death in his weekslong battle with double pneumonia.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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Accessories are essential to creating a collected feel.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
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But Umberg’s bill seeks to outright mandate that companies can only use the collected neural data for the purpose for which it was intended to be used and disposed of when done.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Serene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serene. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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