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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Adjective
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As markets reeled, officials later struck a more conciliatory tone, indicating that formal trade talks were expected to resume in the weeks ahead.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
Freep.com,
25 Nov. 2025 -
Then, there is Columbia University, which took a more conciliatory approach, quickly reaching an agreement to pay a $200 million fine over three years but consenting to more of the administration’s invasive non-monetary stipulations.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rebuilding without reconciling can only be temporary.—
Samer Sinijlawi,
The Atlantic,
13 Nov. 2025
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And unlike Fanning's character, Jenny seems more open to reconciling with her husband in the book.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Over the past months, Iranian officials have tried to carefully balance negotiations with Trump while appeasing factions across the country’s diverse political landscape, including the Paydari group.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Court life required appeasing those in power, often rulers with little understanding of music.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Sadly, Pennywise is not a benevolent creature.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Others prioritize self-interest, often cloaked in benevolent language.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The set comes in over 10 colors, including a summer-ready coral and soothing sage green.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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There’s a cosmic irony in referencing Yoshimura, whose soothing compositions were famously commissioned to accompany showrooms for model homes in Japan in the 1980s and have since become synonymous with domestic comfort.—
Harry Thorfinn-George,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
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The demonstration, which had been previously organized by a hodgepodge of activist groups after weeks of negotiations with local authorities, was otherwise peaceful — with environmentalists, women’s rights advocates, supporters of Palestinians and foes of imperialism, fascism and capitalism.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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While many protests remained peaceful, authorities have also investigated multiple incidents involving vandalism, property destruction and attacks on construction equipment.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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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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Maybe the new leader of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, who went by the nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, would shed his jihadi past and guide the country toward a pacific future.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Let your senses guide wise spending, and favor one durable tool that makes your routine feel comforting while still keeping you productive.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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These rituals are comforting, says Wann, and give people something to look forward to.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
11 June 2026
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“Conciliating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliating. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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