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as in pacifistic
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
His shooting came four months after Kirk spoke to about 1,000 students and visitors during a peaceful appearance at UCSD.
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Tulsa King may be full of family and romantic drama, but luckily for the actors who portray the complex criminals, their off-screen lives are much more peaceful.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Yet, that same influence turned hostility between opposing camps into the norm, with threats and violence increasingly more common than reasoned, peaceful discussion.
—Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
The council is working with business owners and city regulators to find solutions to these issues and maintain a peaceful downtown.
—Pj Green
september 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Tulsa King may be full of family and romantic drama, but luckily for the actors who portray the complex criminals, their off-screen lives are much more peaceful.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Yet, that same influence turned hostility between opposing camps into the norm, with threats and violence increasingly more common than reasoned, peaceful discussion.
—Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
The council is working with business owners and city regulators to find solutions to these issues and maintain a peaceful downtown.
—Pj Green
september 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaceful
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The Fresh Start Act of 2022 proposed expunging certain nonviolent federal offenses, while the Weldon Angelos Act sought expungement for pardoned convictions.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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All No Kings events follow a commitment to nonviolent action, according to the organizer’s website.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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This development marks a notable change in what has so far been a quiet peak period of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Bauhaus In Weimar Origins Weimar is quiet, deliberate.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Tucked along the Current River, Blue Spring is a tranquil, can’t-miss spot in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
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Water features are a key component thanks to their tranquil sound and rhythmic flow.—
Laura Fenton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile the interiors feature a serene color palette, premium materials, and panoramic windows that invite natural light and breathtaking views.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Located on the state’s southeastern coast, just 30 minutes north of glitzy West Palm Beach, Jupiter enjoys a slower, more serene pace that’s perfect for lazy days of relaxing with a view of the water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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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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My late grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, served in the pacific campaign.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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In fact, as believing Christians, Jews, or Muslims know, the founders and leaders of these major world religions advocate understanding of others, empathy for their suffering, and the pursuit of peaceable relations with all.—
Howard Steele,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Such was the peaceable dreaming, the end-of-history thinking, in the wake of the Twelve-Day War.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Burrow even includes two down alternative pillows to set up your couch surfers for a restful night’s sleep).—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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Minimize alcohol ahead of your bedtime to promote a more restful sleep.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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May 13, 2021 issue Prudence Crowther and James Taibi Olympic Notes August 8, 1996 issue Christopher Benfey Resistance Pottery Two recent exhibitions of the work of Black potters find political acts in the placid history of nineteenth-century American stoneware.—
Leslie T. Chang,
The New York Review of Books,
18 Sep. 2025
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Though many visitors to Scotland seek out hiking and walking trails far from the buzzing big cities, in fact, Glasgow and Edinburgh are replete with placid and picturesque green spaces.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Peaceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaceful. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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