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
There is nothing subdued or conciliatory in its account of the brutal transfer of power which comes when a parent is failing and a child assumes command.
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Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
In his early years as prime minister, Erdoğan broke with the traditional secular military establishment by taking a more conciliatory approach to the Kurdish question.
—Alpaslan Ozerdem, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Nuno himself spoke in a noticeably more conciliatory tone in the pre-match press conference for this game that same day.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
The conversation ended with a conciliatory bumping of fists, a resolution Stearns referenced when taking to social media to explain that Kalinskaya had not seen her apologize after striking several forehand shots towards the Russian.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
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Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
In his early years as prime minister, Erdoğan broke with the traditional secular military establishment by taking a more conciliatory approach to the Kurdish question.
—Alpaslan Ozerdem, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Nuno himself spoke in a noticeably more conciliatory tone in the pre-match press conference for this game that same day.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
The conversation ended with a conciliatory bumping of fists, a resolution Stearns referenced when taking to social media to explain that Kalinskaya had not seen her apologize after striking several forehand shots towards the Russian.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciliatory
Adjective
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Designed with wellness in mind, the center’s architecture and amenities, such as natural lighting and soothing environments, aim to support both medical and emotional health.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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The five blades are cloaked in aloe soap for a close, soothing shave, and the handle comes with a magnetic mount that fends off icky rust and sticks to the shower wall for easy access.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Since that time, says Paine, even those fortunate enough to live under benevolent rule have seldom been more than one generation away from yet another dreadful monarch.—
Matthew Redmond,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
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All of that dirt wouldn’t entirely dampen the sound of your screaming, so there’s always the chance some benevolent gravedigger could save you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In his comments outside the Villa Barberini, Leo spoke about the second anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israeli communities, saying efforts had to be made to reduce hatred in the world and that the church’s role is to promote dialogue and seek peaceful solutions.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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The film opens with a celebratory raid on an ICE facility to free detainees, and shows government agents coldly executing unarmed suspects and sending an undercover agent into a peaceful protest to throw a Molotov cocktail to justify increased force.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This is the perfect comforting side dish to round out any meal.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Instead, here are just four of her most comforting, cozy projects to watch in her honor tonight and in perpetuity.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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People in his community of Park City, Kansas — a small town outside Wichita — remembered Rader as a quiet, kind, and rule-following man.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Such a brilliant actor, a kind heart and full of graciousness with a shining independent spirit.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 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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Senior editor Joe Sevier lauded the gentler white flower aromas and flavors.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
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Friends remember her as a gentle soul, who loved the piano, and a loyal Kennedy.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The bedding’s calming, neutral gray tone is a great fit for a range of decor styles, from minimalistic to modern.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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The gentle sunrise alarm light is a calming wake-up rather than a loud and repetitive alarm clock.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Conciliatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliatory. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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