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as in peacefulness
a state without war
after a long and bitter war, the troubled region finally achieved peace
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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
Expect giant robots, meditations on war and peace, and obvious textual comparisons to Nazism and World War II.
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
He was born in a refugee camp in Palestine, came here to study peace and to advocate peace, but called for the recognition of Palestinian human rights.
—Leila Fadel
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Obed Manuel, NPR, 1 May 2025
State media reporting that Rubio might attend could be a misinformation ploy amid stalled peace negotiations for a ceasefire in the war Putin started.
—Brendan Cole
yevgeny Kuklychev, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The attack followed President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance warning that Washington could abandon trying to negotiate a Ukraine-Russia peace settlement if there is no progress on a deal soon.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
He was born in a refugee camp in Palestine, came here to study peace and to advocate peace, but called for the recognition of Palestinian human rights.
—Leila Fadel
,
Obed Manuel, NPR, 1 May 2025
State media reporting that Rubio might attend could be a misinformation ploy amid stalled peace negotiations for a ceasefire in the war Putin started.
—Brendan Cole
yevgeny Kuklychev, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The attack followed President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance warning that Washington could abandon trying to negotiate a Ukraine-Russia peace settlement if there is no progress on a deal soon.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
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Meanwhile, the headphones offer clarity in the vocal range, allowing both vocal harmonies to come through.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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It is designed to be in harmony with the neighboring houses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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About 75% of Tilray’s shares are owned by retail investors, meaning the company does not have the stability of big shareholders who can help anchor a company’s stock price.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Brisbane and Sydney, Australia CNN — Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a second term in office in a disastrous night for his conservative rivals, as voters chose stability over change against a backdrop of global turmoil inflicted by US President Donald Trump.—
Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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The Ise Grand Shrine is my favorite, particularly in the early morning because of the serenity of the surrounding forest and the nearby Isuzu River.—
Matt Alt,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Recognizing this, Calm, the leading mental health platform, has launched Not Calm Moms, a bold new initiative reframing maternal mental health around the community, not unattainable notions of serenity.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Day 3, morning: A nation on edge, a family at ease The Sanders family never succumbed to negativity in the public throughout the historic slide and cruel prank.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Love becomes real when it’s chosen through difficulty, not just ease.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the quiet of his private room, Trinita shares a painful memory of her past.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The final horn sounded, mercifully, the players shook hands, and the Aztecs shuffled off the floor, through a tunnel and into the quiet of their locker room, their season ending with a whimper instead of a bang.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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