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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 painting on the back of the skirt was inspired by Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace, as well as doves, which also symbolize peace.
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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
First, many Iran doves seriously underestimated the risks and costs of attempting to coexist with the regime.
—Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Another highlight this winter was seeing eight mourning doves feeding on the ground outside my home at one time.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Hawks and doves will continue to compete for influence in both capitals.
—Mehrzad Boroujerdi, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Mourning doves, chickadees, finches, and sparrows love their nutritious seeds.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
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
First, many Iran doves seriously underestimated the risks and costs of attempting to coexist with the regime.
—Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Another highlight this winter was seeing eight mourning doves feeding on the ground outside my home at one time.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Hawks and doves will continue to compete for influence in both capitals.
—Mehrzad Boroujerdi, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Mourning doves, chickadees, finches, and sparrows love their nutritious seeds.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 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 in the world of The Audacity, angels are in short supply.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
3 May 2026
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That night, our CEO gets another shot on goal with a new gaggle of angels in New York.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Practically as soon as the #MeToo movement began, it was accused of going too far—sweeping up innocents in its wake, failing to allow its targets due process.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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How much more dangerous could a regime become than one willing to murder innocents, during peacetime, 8,500 miles away?—
Katherine Ellison,
Washington Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Picture murmurations of starlings staining the sky like ink drops or flocks of sheep flowing like liquid.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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Your fans are voting for who their rock star likes, and that’s like being a bunch of sheep.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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O'Connor added that the mother and all six lambs are doing well following the surprising event.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The lambs, which are partially the Finnsheep breed, are named the numbers one through six in Finnish.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Doves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doves. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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