dolce far niente

noun

Definition of dolce far nientenext
as in tranquilness

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Recent Examples of dolce far niente Days spent on the beaches of the Amalfi Coast are the picture of il dolce far niente. — Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2025 For the less athletically inclined, the heated, saltwater infinity pool is pretty much the epitome of il dolce far niente. — Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025 Lovers of all things Tuscany will appreciate the city’s proximity to the region’s renowned wineries, rolling landscapes, and idyllic dolce far niente lifestyle. — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025 At the new Alba in West Hollywood, Cobi Levy is celebrating il dolce far niente, which is the sweetness of doing nothing. — Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dolce far niente
  1. calm
  2. idleness
  3. restfulness
  4. respite
  5. serenity
  6. resting
Noun
  • Across the courtyard, a similarly sized group gathers in a large warehouse for a yoga and mindfulness session, sitting cross-legged on their mats as another instructor shares tips on staying focused and remaining calm under pressure.
    — Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
  • The dogs can be seen keeping their calm and not panicking at the loud noises.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of calm
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  • Spending healthy years in idleness isn’t good for you.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
  • DeJean, who recorded the game-changing pick-six in Super Bowl LIX, couldn’t comprehend postseason idleness.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of idleness
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  • The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.
    — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
  • But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.
    — Marisa McMillan, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
Definition of restfulness
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  • The ordinance marks a brief respite in the monthslong scramble to adapt to the broad changes brought by SB 79.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Take a stroll in the Ojai Meadows Preserve for a natural respite.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Definition of respite
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  • His distinct style lies at the intersection of urban geometry and natural elements invoking serenity amidst the chaos of everyday life.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Perhaps the composer dreamed of a future performance like the one in Ojai; his music rejects the nightmare of history and goes in search of ultimate serenity.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of serenity
Noun
  • The cemetery’s new board of directors has aspirations to turn the graveyard — the final resting place of the famous and not so famous — from decaying and overgrown to a future urban green space that would attract visitors.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • Khamenei's final resting place is in the holy city of his hometown Mashhad, which holds profound religious significance for Shia Islam, and is where his father, the previous ayatollah, is buried.
    — Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026
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