as in conciliatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
small conciliating acts designed to win the trust of the new neighbors
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as in reconciling
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
it will be hard to conciliate the views of labor and management regarding health benefits
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as in appeasing
to lessen the anger or agitation of
a principal trying to conciliate the parents who did not receive their tickets to the graduation ceremonies
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciliating
Adjective
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Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has struck a more conciliatory tone, urging dialogue and promising economic reforms in bid to placate demonstrators demanding political change, action on corruption and relief from rising living costs.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Opponents found a conciliatory tone, mostly concerned with vague details Neighbors offered about security, screening and how residents will use the associated auto shop on site.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Multiple experts doubt Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s chances of reconciling with their ailing fathers as family tensions intensify.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Dec. 2025
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When reconciling the premise of the show, which includes showing off her luxurious lifestyle, with what happened to her, Stracke said that producers had always been protective.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Then imagine a Congress seated in January 2027 with even more lawmakers guaranteed reelection and concerned mainly with appeasing their party’s activist base.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nevertheless, Ed still idolized Augusta and would grow to become obsessed with appeasing her, according to Biography.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sandy Rabins, who led AnimAID efforts to help those in the animation industry affected by the 2025 LA wildfires, will receive the June Foray Award for benevolent impact to the animation community.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
5 Jan. 2026
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Not like a drunk way but like a benevolent alien who couldn’t believe that this planet had donuts.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These are the bad bathroom layouts keeping your space from feeling like a sanctuary, and designers are sharing how to switch things up for a much more soothing space.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
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Warm, soothing, and comforting – chicken soup is really good for the soul.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The mayor called on the community to remain peaceful in the aftermath.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But once inside, as the crackling fire quickly warms you up, there’s no better feeling after hours on the trail than dropping your backpack on the floor, taking off your boots and settling in for a few days of peaceful escape.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Whether for the potluck, the cookout, or a Wednesday night dinner with your family, these Southern side dishes are comforting, easy, and crowd-pleasing.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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In those cases, soft lighting, quiet music, or a comforting scent can make the space feel safer.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Conciliating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliating. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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