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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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Noun
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That kind of composure amid the intensity spreads calm.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025 -
Cara starts to panic, thrashing around, while Tori, who is also struggling on the inside, is able to better maintain her composure, hoping that the illusion of strength will expedite Cara’s demise.—
Emma Sharpe,
Vulture,
18 Dec. 2024
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These are landscapes without the operatic vistas and ostensibly untrammeled serenity of Bierstadt.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The power and serenity of nature positively impact human physical and mental health.—
Zoe Hiller,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Among those chief executives who are expected at the inauguration, is Rene Haas, Arm’s C.E.O. But Microsoft’s chief, Satya Nadella, will be in Switzerland. War and peace: With a fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, all eyes are on whether Trump can sufficiently stabilize the region.—
Lauren Hirsch,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Not only have Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos made peace with the president-elect.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
18 Jan. 2025
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The 28-year-old appears at ease despite the chaos swirling around her.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
9 Jan. 2025
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Hoodies Add Instant Sport An oversized hoodie and sneakers up the ease and cool factor of a pinstriped suit at Stella McCartney.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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But, when traveling at higher speeds, the quiet of an electric car goes away.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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In the quiet of the nearby waiting room, Jerry and Lisa prayed and worried.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Detroit Free Press,
19 Nov. 2024
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“Placidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placidity. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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