1
as in peacefulness
a state without war
after a long and bitter war, the troubled region finally achieved peace
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2
as in tranquillity
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a light, humorous novel that is good for putting my mind at peace right before I go to sleep
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the eerie peace after a tornado
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as in harmony
peaceful coexistence
can't we all just live in peace?
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Recent Examples of peace
Among my friends and relatives, no one seems to trust this peace.
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Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
The historic peace plan is in its fragile early stages and facing major tests of its durability.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The desire to feel at peace about finances may prompt vocational shifts.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
In that respect, Rhett Miller has never been more at peace.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
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Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
The historic peace plan is in its fragile early stages and facing major tests of its durability.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The desire to feel at peace about finances may prompt vocational shifts.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
In that respect, Rhett Miller has never been more at peace.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
Noun
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Families with children swim in the shallow ripples, and sea gulls flock above the peacefulness.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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France is the most militarized country in Western and Central Europe, while South America was the only region to record an improvement of peacefulness in this latest index.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Now, trend forecasts show that design professionals will favor more tone-on-tone, cohesive palettes that tend to offer a sense of calm, visual harmony, and longevity.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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The group remains committed to intricate harmonies, which are a source of the album’s unique pleasures.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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From playing catch-up to running in parallel Despite early limitations in solver speed, mesh handling, and model stability, Duan states that cloud-native architectures and AI now give Chinese CAE firms a rare opportunity to turn the tables on industry leaders.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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The church burned in a 2019 fire, set by a teenager, that caused $15,000 worth of damage and the pandemic rocked the house of worship’s stability, according to local news reports.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the facility, there are several beautifully intimate and cozy seating areas to relax and enjoy the serenity of the space between services.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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As one of the century-old resort’s five distinct accommodations, the Beach Club offers seaside serenity that’s worth seeking out in the doldrums of winter.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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This one strikes a mid-century chord with its wide face and retro time display, with an atomic dial and silent-sweep movement to maximize quietness.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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But, unsurprisingly, his favorite aspect of the place is its profound quietness.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More than monetary value, the word implies an ease in every facet of life, from the ability to pursue one’s own passions to a harmony with the environment, both physical and communal.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Serve straight from the muffin tin or freeze and reheat for grab-and-go ease.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the quiet of the Sabbath morning when all the neighborhood was wrapped in slumber, some dastardly degenerate crept into the room, choked her to death, assaulted her criminally and left her bruised and bleeding body lying on the bed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The yachts which have thronged the bay are fewer as summer gives way to fall, but the off-season quiet has its own appeal for visitors wanting a slice of paradise to themselves.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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