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as in peaceful
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
as a pacific gesture, we invited our feuding neighbors to our backyard barbecue
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as in pacifistic
inclined to live in peace and to avoid war
a pacific nation that has managed to remain neutral even during times of world conflict
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Recent Examples of pacific
Because roughly half the population there are Seventh-Day Adventists, and their interpretation of the Bible in regards to eating animals is a pacific one.
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Danny Palumbo / The Takeout, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
But in the best, most generative rivalries, pacific emotions eventually prevail.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023
And then, of course, there was Allende’s pacific…revolution.
—Sam Needleman, The New York Review of Books, 2 Sep. 2023
The press censor—for so long a malevolent presence in the lives of even the most pacific journalists—was largely set aside.
—James Robins, The New Republic, 8 Aug. 2023
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Danny Palumbo / The Takeout, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
But in the best, most generative rivalries, pacific emotions eventually prevail.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023
And then, of course, there was Allende’s pacific…revolution.
—Sam Needleman, The New York Review of Books, 2 Sep. 2023
The press censor—for so long a malevolent presence in the lives of even the most pacific journalists—was largely set aside.
—James Robins, The New Republic, 8 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacific
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The Department of Homeland Security's lawless decision to arrest him solely because of his peaceful anti-genocide activism represents a blatant attack on the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech, immigration laws, and the very humanity of Palestinians.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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This boutique property offers it all—four-poster beds, roaring fireplaces, and plenty of mature gardens for peaceful afternoon strolls.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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But in the speech Trump skipped over this move entirely, choosing instead to mention a conciliatory new letter Zelensky had sent him and portraying himself as a would-be peacemaker.—
Susan B. Glasser,
The New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2025
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The brand also angered left-leaning customers because of its conciliatory response to right-wing attacks.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ostensibly, the new laws seek to amend Japan’s pacifist constitution (imposed by American victors 70 years ago) so that Japan’s defense and security policy can meet the challenges of this century.—
Mio Yamada,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Jan. 2016
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Japan has a pacifist post-war constitution, which limits its military capacity to ostensibly defensive measures.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune Asia,
27 Dec. 2024
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The benevolent master of ceremonies left a care kit beneath each audience member's seat for the nearly four-hour show.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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In Thai Buddhist lore, these trees, thousands of which spike Koh Samui, are home to benevolent spirits, says political scientist Pavin Chachavalpongpun, from the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Japan’s Kyoto University.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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The country remains split on issues such as DEI (39 percent positive opinion compared to 43 percent negative and 14 percent neutral) and Ukraine (41 percent positive opinion compared to 28 percent negative and 27 percent neutral).—
Peter Aitken,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Available in a wide variety of colors, including neutral, pastel, and neon hues, there are plenty of options to choose from, and for each pair purchased Skechers donates a portion to animal charities.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Bath bombs, weighted blankets and essential oil diffusers create a soothing environment that’s easier to be stress-free in.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Featuring an antioxidant-rich ingredients list, this clever formula delivers a silky-smooth finish and a lasting soothing effect.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
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For Fall, the collection, the designer looked towards romance, marked by a softness of silhouettes, sheer layered fabrics and floral motifs in response to the world, currently viewed as crueler than kind.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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There’s an energy throughout that feels like the spirit of Dolly Parton herself: Warm, kind, hopeful, determined.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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The group was equally adept with dancefloor fodder and gentle ballads.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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These exercises can help mitigate the effects Going for a walk is one of the gentlest and healthiest forms of exercise, Gjergja said.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Pacific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacific. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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