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
Here, women played a conciliatory role.
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Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Saft deplores this conciliatory blandness.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
As Shiva, Afshari is a revelation of steely resolve, a pragmatist who holds fast to her conciliatory principles until a final scene that pushes her capacity for mercy to its limits.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Trump offers conciliatory tone after China responds to tariff threat.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Saft deplores this conciliatory blandness.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
As Shiva, Afshari is a revelation of steely resolve, a pragmatist who holds fast to her conciliatory principles until a final scene that pushes her capacity for mercy to its limits.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Trump offers conciliatory tone after China responds to tariff threat.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conciliatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciliatory
Adjective
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America appears to be, at the moment, in a sort of benevolent hostage situation.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sandy Claws Santa Claus, or Sandy Claws in Halloween Town, is a benevolent figure who loves to give cheer to everyone.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For an accent, consider introducing a deep blue shade to provide a soothing contrast.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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The soothing, antioxidant-rich formula offers enough coverage that it can be used in lieu of a tinted moisturizer or lightweight foundation.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But, even with this major shortcoming, my home still felt much cleaner, smelled fresher, and honestly felt even a tad bit more peaceful at the end of the day.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The footage introduces viewers to Sidney's peaceful new life with her husband (Joel McHale) and daughter (Isabel May), which is interrupted when she is once again targeted by a new killer wearing the Ghostface mask.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After almost getting run over by two cars in heavy rain, a tiny black kitten was saved by a kind stranger who stopped to help him and ended up taking him home.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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During high school, Morgan dates Chris (Scott Eastwood), who is magnetic but inconsiderate, and her sister dates Chris’s best friend, Jonah (Dave Franco), who is shy and kind.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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An online exclusive recipe, this pecan pie is every bit as rich and comforting as the classic, which is usually made with corn syrup.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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You’re drawn to treats that feel refined yet comforting, with no unnecessary fuss.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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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Crafted from 100% cotton, the fabric delivers the soft stretch and cozy feel of your favorite T-shirt while being gentle on the skin.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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For this reason, tweens tend to prefer gifts that are popular or trending, like the viral Sol de Janeiro perfume or a starter skincare routine made with gentle ingredients that won’t stress out their young skin.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Expansive windows ensure that the space is filled with light for a calming, contemporary, and inviting effect.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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In what was almost a flawless tournament, Delgado was the calming, anchoring presence at the heart of it all.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Conciliatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliatory. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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