as in pacifist
inclined to live in peace and to avoid war
the party's dovish faction has regarded the war as a bad idea from the get-go
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Recent Examples of dovish
The markets are anticipating a dovish successor, which could enhance liquidity and strengthen Bitcoin demand.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump is expected to nominate a more dovish Fed chair as Jerome Powell’s term leading the central bank comes to an end in May.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Warsh is, like Hassett, dovish—but does not have the perception of being so closely linked with the White House.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
Chair Jerome Powell has struggled all year to balance both sides of the Fed’s dual mandate — keep inflation tamped down and boost employment — especially as his colleagues grow more dovish.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Chair Jerome Powell’s term ends in May, and Kevin Hassett — the current National Economic Council director — is widely seen as the frontrunner for the role, with markets viewing him as a notably more dovish voice that places greater emphasis on labor-market strength than on inflation risks.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump is expected to nominate a more dovish Fed chair as Jerome Powell’s term leading the central bank comes to an end in May.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Warsh is, like Hassett, dovish—but does not have the perception of being so closely linked with the White House.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
Chair Jerome Powell has struggled all year to balance both sides of the Fed’s dual mandate — keep inflation tamped down and boost employment — especially as his colleagues grow more dovish.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Chair Jerome Powell’s term ends in May, and Kevin Hassett — the current National Economic Council director — is widely seen as the frontrunner for the role, with markets viewing him as a notably more dovish voice that places greater emphasis on labor-market strength than on inflation risks.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dovish
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A number of officials recently expressed support for Japan’s nuclear possession, which has led to criticism from Japanese atomic bomb survivors and other pacifist groups.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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The reports come as Tokyo and Beijing continue to deteriorate over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's statement last month that a military blockade of Taiwan could necessitate military intervention under Japan's pacifist constitution.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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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
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The mayor called on the community to remain peaceful in the aftermath.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But once inside, as the crackling fire quickly warms you up, there’s no better feeling after hours on the trail than dropping your backpack on the floor, taking off your boots and settling in for a few days of peaceful escape.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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This neutral boundary-setting phrase avoids unnecessary over-explaining.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Up against one of the game’s best servers, the 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, Świątek’s lack of a release valve in tight moments and access to free points in more neutral ones led to a 7-5, 6-1 quarterfinal defeat.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Dovish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovish. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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