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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 parade ended with the release of 80,000 doves and an equal number of balloons in a visual spectacle symbolizing peace.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
And even though Powell has opened the door to a rate cut next month, other policymakers remain more hawkish, while further weakness in the labor market could make some doves even more dovish.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Sparrows, mourning doves, pigeons, towhees, and juncos will all fly over to enjoy an easy meal.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
This new chick was born on July 12 to two adult ground doves already housed at the Parque das Aves.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Dozens of doves, a symbol of peace, were released after a speech by Suzuki, whose parents are survivors of the attack.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
And even though Powell has opened the door to a rate cut next month, other policymakers remain more hawkish, while further weakness in the labor market could make some doves even more dovish.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Sparrows, mourning doves, pigeons, towhees, and juncos will all fly over to enjoy an easy meal.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
This new chick was born on July 12 to two adult ground doves already housed at the Parque das Aves.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Dozens of doves, a symbol of peace, were released after a speech by Suzuki, whose parents are survivors of the attack.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doves
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Paranoia-inducing fictions like Wells’s aside, the public came to view Martians not as monsters but as representatives of a higher civilization—as angels, even, at a time when new science was shaking old religious certainties.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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Polar Wishes Collection Celebrate the season with traditional holiday motifs, such as light-up angels, presents, and snowmen.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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Praying with your feet means to move, to advance, to take, literally, steps to make sure innocents are not gunned down in church or school by a madman.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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But when innocents get dragged into the mess Robbie has created, the task force becomes more important than any of its members appear ready to handle.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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Paul Walter Hauser will voice a sheep character and Yvonne Orji a pigeon.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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In sheep given creatine, the fetus’ brain is more protected from oxygen deprivation.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Doves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doves. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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