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as in pacific
inclined to live in peace and to avoid war
a peaceful tribe that had quietly inhabited these shores for centuries before the arrival of the Europeans
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as in nonviolent
not involving violence or force
UN officials struggled to find a peaceful solution to the troublesome conflict
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a peaceful house, now that the kids are all grown and departed
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a peaceful lake
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
the patient is peaceful and resting comfortably
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Recent Examples of peaceful
The last real chance for a peaceful transfer of power came with the 2024 election, which the opposition won convincingly, only for Maduro to brazenly steal it and proclaim victory without presenting any evidence.
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Juan Pablo Spinetto, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
In the event description, organizers said the rally will be peaceful and attendees should expect a heavy security presence.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Iran long has insisted its nuclear program is peaceful.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Though most demonstrations throughout the region were peaceful, eight protesters were arrested in Los Angeles on Friday, according to Los Angeles police.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Juan Pablo Spinetto, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
In the event description, organizers said the rally will be peaceful and attendees should expect a heavy security presence.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Iran long has insisted its nuclear program is peaceful.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Though most demonstrations throughout the region were peaceful, eight protesters were arrested in Los Angeles on Friday, according to Los Angeles police.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaceful
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Olivier tried successfully to get the reader to understand how a gentle, pacific young man could come to kill more than a thousand people, and so capturing the tone and empathetic portrayal not only of Simo Häyhä and his colleagues but also of the often-bewildered Russian soldiers was essential.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Courtesy: Apple Apple on Tuesday sent invites to the media and analysts for a launch event at its campus on September 9 at 10 A.M pacific time.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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For a defendant with no criminal history who is convicted of a nonviolent crime, federal sentencing guidelines generally call for probation.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The goal is to have a nonviolent action in response to the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Below are five actions that may seem quiet but can significantly increase your chances of promotion in the first quarter, along with how to put them into practice.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The cold, quiet pattern continues Tuesday in Minnesota.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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While the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have been relatively tranquil this winter, the Los Angeles Dodgers added to their embarrassment of riches by signing four-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and three-time All-Star closer Edwin Díaz.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the same way, the entire gallery space invites us into the thoughtful and tranquil world of Alfredo Castañeda.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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For glam, Union’s pixie cut hairdo was coiffed with a modern touch, and her makeup included clean, serene details like bold brows, lightly lined eyes and a neutral lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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At L'Auberge de Sedona's serene spa, options include alternative treatments like chakra-balancing massages and Reiki, as well as body scrubs to make dry skin glow.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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As the prisoners split between pacifistic resistance and violent revolt, the movie becomes a menacing study of oppressive coercion under capitalism.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Japan’s transformation into one of the world’s major defense spenders has developed over decades and raises the question of whether the ongoing buildup is a violation of its pacifist constitution.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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Making something that is not America—is communal where America is individualist, is peaceable where America is warring.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps, like Flaubert, Kubrick knew that his domestic tidiness and calmness enabled him to commit to the screen far less peaceable visions in such classic films as Dr. Strangelove (1964) or 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968).—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Nov. 2025
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Spice Beauty's Milk & Rose Collection was formulated to bring that calm, restful spa-like experience to your bathtub.—
Raquel Reichard,
Refinery29,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rooms are designed with soothing, neutral colors and beds that encourage restful nights, and all food and drinks (other than alcohol and zero-proof cocktails) are included in the nightly rate.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Peaceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaceful. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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