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Recent Examples of calmly
Anaheim finished it off with a 5-2 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night, calmly dispatching its more experienced opponents with the poise and potency that this team has shown for long stretches this season.
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Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
But, as her words were read out, McGovern sat calmly, with a pencil in his hand, completing a sudoku.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
The increasingly gruesome pummelling continues, cross-cutting with Cassie’s discussion with Naz (Jack Topalian), calmly eating pie on the couch, about what this means to her, and how her wedding was supposed to be the best day of her life.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
Glantz is seen in CNN's coverage of the shooting calmly eating a salad that was served before a man allegedly rushed a security checkpoint at the gala with multiple weapons before gunshots rang out.
—James Powel, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Please move quickly and calmly to the nearest exit.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Wallstedt answered calmly in his matter-of-fact English.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli was booked for delaying the penalty before Wahi calmly chipped the ball in under the crossbar in the center of the goal for Nice’s equalizer in the 88th minute.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Hoja calmly takes off his turban and places it on the villager’s head.
—Perin Gürel, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
But, as her words were read out, McGovern sat calmly, with a pencil in his hand, completing a sudoku.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
The increasingly gruesome pummelling continues, cross-cutting with Cassie’s discussion with Naz (Jack Topalian), calmly eating pie on the couch, about what this means to her, and how her wedding was supposed to be the best day of her life.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
Glantz is seen in CNN's coverage of the shooting calmly eating a salad that was served before a man allegedly rushed a security checkpoint at the gala with multiple weapons before gunshots rang out.
—James Powel, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Please move quickly and calmly to the nearest exit.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Wallstedt answered calmly in his matter-of-fact English.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli was booked for delaying the penalty before Wahi calmly chipped the ball in under the crossbar in the center of the goal for Nice’s equalizer in the 88th minute.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Hoja calmly takes off his turban and places it on the villager’s head.
—Perin Gürel, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmly
Adverb
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Most of the staff are politely, if coolly, efficient, but there were a couple of more gregarious waitstaff at the restaurant who were happily chatting with diners, explaining the provenance of various ingredients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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To wriggle out of Joseph’s grasp, Michael hires a brash young lawyer, John Branca, played by Miles Teller, who lends the coolly confident character a delightfully rough edge.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Its goal is to help bars, businesses and residents peacefully coexist.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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My mother died peacefully, and pain-free.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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One of the spaces is serenely accented in all white and features rounded paneling that can open or close depending on the client’s preference for privacy.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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From the world’s vantage point, Los Angeles can look like a place that glides serenely along beneath a beatific sun.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That sequence also introduces a placidly smiley Kylie Jenner playing herself on seemingly a Valium-Adderall speedball of deluded bounciness.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Often neglected are the two whorled figures, strolling placidly in the background.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Calmly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmly. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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