pacification

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Recent Examples of pacification The enlargement of the U.S. military that accompanied the pacification of rebellious southern whites and the defeat of Native American resistance did not recede once those projects were complete. Zachariah Mampilly, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022 After temporary pacification, what? Charles Austin Beard, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 Then my rationalizing self began the coverup, pacification. Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 26 July 2021 As inflation soared, Mr. Khiem invoked economic austerity measures and greater pacification efforts. BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2021 See All Example Sentences for pacification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacification
Noun
  • For instance, the tranquility gained from solitude in nature may differ from the joy of sharing outdoor experiences with others.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The tranquility, however, proves short-lived when the pup's owner loses the rope tying the retriever's float to theirs.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The predictability itself is a source of calm.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The surroundings are deferential, completed by a group of friends enjoying conversation encouraged by physical comfort and a visual calm.
    Joseph Giovannini, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Kim notes that consumers are gravitating toward greens, and says that Warm Eucalyptus delivers on that interest while offering a sense of resilience and serenity.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Still, the best thing about staying at Black Bear Lodge might be the fact that the entire place feels like a tranquil escape—there’s even a meditation path on the property for extra serenity.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Or escape completely from the fray and bask in the quiet of the adults-only Hibiscus Pool or the 50,000-square-foot spa, the largest in the state.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • In the quiet between storms, the couple gave ESSENCE a true look into their own reality.
    Essence, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Ruthlessly exiling those players sent a clear message about the importance of squad harmony, but arguably handed the leverage in negotiations to buying clubs, driving down their prices and delaying their departures.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • An award-winning La Jolla ensemble is gearing up for a show full of sublime harmonies and a cappella tunes.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Pacification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacification. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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