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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the serenity in the aftermath of the tornado was remarkable
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his serenity calmed those around him
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as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
the momentary serenity experienced during his lunchtime rambles gets him through the rest of the workday
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Bring serenity to your space with the Mirror Waterfall Fountain, featuring flowing water, natural stones, and a halogen spotlight to enhance the peaceful atmosphere.
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Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
On the island of O’ahu, finding peace and serenity isn’t difficult.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Your body and brain will appreciate the reset, and your well-being and serenity will return the favor.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The film begins in bucolic enough fashion, with a close-up of a baby crib mobile that might suggest peaceful nights and mornings in which a child is lulled into serenity.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
On the island of O’ahu, finding peace and serenity isn’t difficult.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Your body and brain will appreciate the reset, and your well-being and serenity will return the favor.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The film begins in bucolic enough fashion, with a close-up of a baby crib mobile that might suggest peaceful nights and mornings in which a child is lulled into serenity.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serenity
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Stay Calm: Maintain composure and clarity in communication.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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For the third straight game, the Clippers were in a contest too close for comfort that challenged their composure.Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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Both the United States and China are ultimately invested in maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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In the mayoral race, City Councilmember Martínez Beltrán challenged Turner, with the pair often publicly at odds on issues ranging from peace resolutions in the Israel-Gaza war to tax deals for a luxury hotel.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Returning to the island at the end of a busy day and experiencing a rare quiet that’s almost impossible to to find in New York—even for someone who’s lived there for over a decade.Laura Parker, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Yaeji's With a Hammer takes one idea—namely, the volcano of rage that bubbled up inside the Korean-American artist during the quiet of the pandemic—and studies it from every angle.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenity. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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