pacific
adjective
pa·cif·ic
pə-ˈsi-fik 
1
a
: tending to lessen conflict : conciliatory
b
: rejecting the use of force as an instrument of policy
2
a
: having a soothing appearance or effect
mild pacific breezes
b
: mild of temper : peaceable
3
Pacific
: of, relating to, bordering on, or situated near the Pacific Ocean
Examples of pacific in a Sentence
as a pacific gesture, we invited our feuding neighbors to our backyard barbecue
a pacific nation that has managed to remain neutral even during times of world conflict
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Head over early or book a reservation—you’ll feel the pull of its moody lighting, Baja-meets-Pacific-Rim menu, and views.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Pacific beaches should be slightly cooler, in the 70s, though there won’t be much of a breeze and areas less than a mile inland will probably be in the 80s, including Daly City.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Calls to the Vietnamese port, where CMA CGM plans to build a $600 million terminal, will be added to four trans-Pacific services to North America, two on each coast, according to Cosco’s Day 10 schedule.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Across its glossy pages are earthy modernist homes across different Pacific regions, from Big Sur to New Zealand.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Pacific beaches should be slightly cooler, in the 70s, though there won’t be much of a breeze and areas less than a mile inland will probably be in the 80s, including Daly City.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Calls to the Vietnamese port, where CMA CGM plans to build a $600 million terminal, will be added to four trans-Pacific services to North America, two on each coast, according to Cosco’s Day 10 schedule.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Across its glossy pages are earthy modernist homes across different Pacific regions, from Big Sur to New Zealand.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pacific
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“Pacific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pacific. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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pacific
adjective
pa·cif·ic
pə-ˈsif-ik
1
: tending to lessen or avoid fights or disagreements
2
: having a peaceful nature
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