as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the painter is well-known for depictions of mute, slightly mysterious figures in arcadian settings
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Recent Examples of arcadian
But the most noteworthy addition to Mohonk is the Lakeview Summerhouse, the resort's first outdoor treatment room, in an arcadian pavilion overlooking Lake Mohonk and the surrounding Shawangunk Mountains.
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Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2023
Visitors will find more than arcadian Constable landscapes and genteel Gainsborough portraits of aristocrats.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
More ominously for his followers, Ona shaved off the Garibaldi beard that had been the emblem of his arcadian struggle.
—Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
This small town lies within the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S., which is dotted with lakes and creeks, providing an arcadian backdrop to your stay.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
Over the next few decades, back to the soil, ski bum, and jam band dreams flourished in these arcadian corners.
—Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
Until recently, the Falkland Islands were a quasi-feudal colony, in which an arcadian Britain of the past was preserved in microcosm—a population of eighteen hundred, territory a little larger than Jamaica.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, The New Yorker, 29 June 2020
With hilltop farms in trouble, Potter’s wondrous arcadian refuge is increasingly a battleground for tourism, but what form of tourism is the question.
—Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2018
The formal precision in these pictures can be eye-popping, and the compositional symmetry and the positioning of the figures in arcadian settings evoke Mannerist, and, at other times, Pre-Raphaelite qualities.
—Philip Gefter, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2017
Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2023
Visitors will find more than arcadian Constable landscapes and genteel Gainsborough portraits of aristocrats.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
More ominously for his followers, Ona shaved off the Garibaldi beard that had been the emblem of his arcadian struggle.
—Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
This small town lies within the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S., which is dotted with lakes and creeks, providing an arcadian backdrop to your stay.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
Over the next few decades, back to the soil, ski bum, and jam band dreams flourished in these arcadian corners.
—Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
Until recently, the Falkland Islands were a quasi-feudal colony, in which an arcadian Britain of the past was preserved in microcosm—a population of eighteen hundred, territory a little larger than Jamaica.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, The New Yorker, 29 June 2020
With hilltop farms in trouble, Potter’s wondrous arcadian refuge is increasingly a battleground for tourism, but what form of tourism is the question.
—Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2018
The formal precision in these pictures can be eye-popping, and the compositional symmetry and the positioning of the figures in arcadian settings evoke Mannerist, and, at other times, Pre-Raphaelite qualities.
—Philip Gefter, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arcadian
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And in a culture that often asks women to go faster, do more, and present themselves perfectly, the act of cooking something small and lovely—just because—is its own quiet form of resistance.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Today By Paulina Berges Nestled within Okazaki on a quiet residential road, Shinsho-an feels more like a private home than a hotel.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Most demonstrations at Tesla showrooms or charging stations have been peaceful, though some incidents have involved violence, shootings and setting cars on fire.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
13 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The principles of a free, open, and peaceful space are enshrined in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which all major space powers have ratified, including the U.S., Russia, and China.—
Andrew Hanna,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
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Hotel is a luxury resort located along the serene mangroves, offering a peaceful escape while still being close to the action of the downtown.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Since then, the Rockefellers have been stewards of this serene stretch of land, donating vast swaths to public use—including the park preserve and the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2025
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Damn, again, my woulda, shoulda anger steams beneath a somewhat placid exterior.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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Not that the ostensibly placid 1950s that preceded the anarchic ’60s were nirvana in New York’s Theater District.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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The drinks will also be offered at Outstanding in the Field, which will set its long table for the 10th year in a row in the tranquil hideaway of the VIP Rose Garden.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Select from among hardy and tropical water lilies (Nymphaea) and lotus plants (Nelumbo) for a colorful, yet tranquil addition to your backyard space.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2025
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Experts warn against colors that stimulate the mind and could prevent a restful slumber.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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This nightly routine of slathering on aromatic oils and kneading away tension and worries, prepares the mind and body for a restful sleep.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Arcadian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arcadian. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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