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
While several ambitious Democratic governors emerged as leading voices of opposition to the administration, Whitmer adopted a more conciliatory approach, emphasizing cooperation with the White House on issues affecting Michigan.
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Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
Shange’s rainbow assemblage manages to be confrontational and conciliatory through a confessional accumulation that collapses poetry, movement, and ritual into a single and ever-changing event.
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Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Sporting director Matt Hobbs initially moved to calm things down, holding conciliatory meetings with the management to draw the sting from the situation.
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Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Xi nonetheless struck a more conciliatory tone when describing the overall relationship.
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Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for conciliatory
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
Shange’s rainbow assemblage manages to be confrontational and conciliatory through a confessional accumulation that collapses poetry, movement, and ritual into a single and ever-changing event.
—
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Sporting director Matt Hobbs initially moved to calm things down, holding conciliatory meetings with the management to draw the sting from the situation.
—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Xi nonetheless struck a more conciliatory tone when describing the overall relationship.
—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for conciliatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciliatory
Adjective
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Hostile and benevolent sexism are early indicators of deeper problems.
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Amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, Julián also discovers his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by, in a loveable, benevolent family-friendly feature.
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
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The sight of the lumbering actor wearing track clothes and sitting cross-legged while listening to a soothing relaxation tape on headphones is priceless.
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By Sunday afternoon, the park was peaceful, with some residents setting up a Father's Day lunch while men nearby were playing cards.
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The view is extraordinary, but the experience is far from peaceful in peak season.
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Set firm, kind limits to keep progress steady.
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Most of his reviews so far are kind to the business, but the pizza at Colony Grill in Fairfield took a bit of a review whooping.
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Easier than tomato pie, this drop biscuit-style savory cobbler makes a comforting summer supper.
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So much for the comforting assumption that someone official is keeping a careful tally of the loans inside your fund.
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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.
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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.
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Your gentle heart may crave recognition while your spirit needs quiet, so choose a smaller stage and keep the audience intimate.
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The cuticle is a barrier that protects the nail from bacteria, so a gentle push back is enough.
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It’s often been reported that Kate Middleton is a calming influence over the heir to the throne, Prince William.
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While the lobby areas and restaurants lean into the playful side of a contemporary art hotel, the rooms are more calming with neutral tones and the continuation of the lobby’s black marble in the credenzas and nightstands.
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“Conciliatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliatory. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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