as in placatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
eased the tension with conciliatory remarks
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Recent Examples of conciliatory
But in March, EuroLeague hired Chus Bueno, a new chief executive with a more conciliatory stance.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Nothing except getting into fierce arguments with fellow-Jews, some would say, which Olitzky—who has a round, boyish face and a conciliatory manner—portrayed as a privilege rather than a burden.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Anthropic appears to be trying to cool the tensions with the Pentagon, with Amodei striking a more conciliatory note in the most recent statement.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
After initially trying to strike a conciliatory tone, Iran's security forces cracked down amid an internet blackout.
—CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Nothing except getting into fierce arguments with fellow-Jews, some would say, which Olitzky—who has a round, boyish face and a conciliatory manner—portrayed as a privilege rather than a burden.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Anthropic appears to be trying to cool the tensions with the Pentagon, with Amodei striking a more conciliatory note in the most recent statement.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
After initially trying to strike a conciliatory tone, Iran's security forces cracked down amid an internet blackout.
—CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciliatory
Adjective
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With the eventual blessing of his benevolent landlords, Grattan has completely transformed the rental unit— widening doorways, upgrading electrical systems, and reimagining every wall and ceiling.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Maybe the universe wasn’t on her side—would a benevolent god send Russ Sutton onto Cherry’s path?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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That warm soothing voice of yours is missed.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the decades after the war, Japanese Americans would be hailed as a model minority for their resilience and peaceful reintegration into American life.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Numerous friends and family members, in interviews with the News, described Griffin as a peaceful man, known for his devotion to God as much as his spitfire lyrics.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Focus on business and personal relationships with those who are kind, helpful and have your back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The service The service is kind as only Romans can be, formal but always friendly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The pancakes are fluffy, soft and chewy, the sausage is comforting and the biscuit is probably one of the best in Charlotte.—
Shindy Chen
April 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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This quick-cooking protein is the foundation of so many comforting meals—spaghetti sauce, meatloaf, casseroles, meatballs, tacos, and of course, burgers.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Olivier tried successfully to get the reader to understand how a gentle, pacific young man could come to kill more than a thousand people, and so capturing the tone and empathetic portrayal not only of Simo Häyhä and his colleagues but also of the often-bewildered Russian soldiers was essential.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Under a blue sky and puffy clouds, a gentle wind blew through a sea of about 6,000 native plants — Santa Barbara milk vetch, golden yarrow and purple sage.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Naomi Watts’ Skincare Must-Haves for Perimenopause If your face feels tight after washing, this creamy cleanser can give your skin a gentle reset.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its calming, subtly sweet and earthy-yet-spicy fragrance changes the dynamic of any room.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Herbal options like chamomile may offer mild calming effects as well.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conciliatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliatory. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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