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as in pacifists
a person who opposes war or warlike policies
the doves were in favor of using the surplus to improve the nation's schools and not its weapons systems
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as in angels
an innocent or gentle person
he's a dove who wouldn't hurt a fly
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Recent Examples of doves
The agreement boosts the wait-and-see approach advocated by doves at the Fed, who are generally more willing to keep rates lower.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Think of doves in paintings of the Annunciation or dead pheasants in Dutch still-life paintings.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Despite the uncertainty that war has brought to the wider Gulf region, Saudi Arabia is not yet fully polarized into hardened groups of hawks and doves.
—Alexis Montambault-Trudelle, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
The program has expanded to include guinea pigs, chickens, doves, goats, turtles and rabbits.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
The painting on the back of the skirt was inspired by Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace, as well as doves, which also symbolize peace.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Mourning doves incubate their eggs for 14 to 16 days.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
But many bird species — like doves, blue jays, mockingbirds — spend much of their early life on the ground while learning to fly.
—Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Sparrows, mourning doves, pigeons, towhees, and juncos will all fly over to enjoy an easy meal.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Think of doves in paintings of the Annunciation or dead pheasants in Dutch still-life paintings.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Despite the uncertainty that war has brought to the wider Gulf region, Saudi Arabia is not yet fully polarized into hardened groups of hawks and doves.
—Alexis Montambault-Trudelle, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
The program has expanded to include guinea pigs, chickens, doves, goats, turtles and rabbits.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
The painting on the back of the skirt was inspired by Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace, as well as doves, which also symbolize peace.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Mourning doves incubate their eggs for 14 to 16 days.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
But many bird species — like doves, blue jays, mockingbirds — spend much of their early life on the ground while learning to fly.
—Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Sparrows, mourning doves, pigeons, towhees, and juncos will all fly over to enjoy an easy meal.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doves
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However, it was criticized by pacifists at home and China for deviating from Japan’s postwar self-defense only principle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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All voiceover in the film is detached from the images, from a mixture of unidentified community folk who are content to speak anonymously, and neighboring outsiders perplexed by these out-of-time pacifists.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
21 Nov. 2025
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But this regime is not going to be toppled by appeals to their humanity, to the angels of their better nature.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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Orlando’s greatest tribute to the 49 angels lost on that horrible night will be the love, kindness and compassion that define the city a decade later.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Whatever conclusions investigators might reach, the loss of at least 50 souls, and the wounding of dozens more innocents, is an unbearable blow for any community.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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In his work, women were still ethereal innocents who had yet to become believable human beings.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Literally just tons and tons of unspoiled wilderness and huge amounts of sheep, bears etc.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Sutton County — one case found in a domestic sheep.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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And the livestock barns and show rings will feature baby lambs and goats, along with steers, chickens and turkeys.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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For years, the standard treatment has involved avoiding foods that come from cows, pigs and lambs while carrying an epinephrine injector in case of medical emergency.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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“Doves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doves. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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