soothing
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The smooth and soothing voice that generations of Lakers fans grew so accustomed to when Lawrence Tanter was the longtime public address announcer has put down his microphone.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Despite the chaos and movement, the naturally pigmented palette provides a soothing calm, and we’re happy to be swept away.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Easy: Yesterday, I was not only gripping the armrest but gripping the hand of the flight attendant who was sitting down in the aisle, soothing me as I hyperventilated and wept.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Their throats would have been in need of a soothing nectar last night.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
We sat in soothing silence, listening to the leaden tick of the hallway clock and the barking of a nearby dog.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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