pacification

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Recent Examples of pacification After temporary pacification, what? Charles Austin Beard, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 As governor, Sandoval entrusted Nayarit’s pacification to his acting attorney general, Edgar Veytia. Tim Golden, ProPublica, 8 Dec. 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
  • Kids do have a tendency to disrupt the tranquility of public life.
    Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Bring The Outside In Green curtains evoke the tranquility of nature, bringing a refreshing, organic feel to your space.
    Macie Stump, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Shortly before midnight on Jan. 24, a 45-year-old mother’s desperate screams pierced the calm of her Brooklyn building — causing neighbors to spring into action to help the woman as she was being attacked by a younger man armed with a large knife.
    Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
  • For those who aren’t religious, activities like walking outdoors, practicing mindfulness techniques, or journaling can provide a sense of peace and calm.
    Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Think of the serenity and Belle Epoque styling of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc meeting the sophistication and exclusivity of the Hermitage Monte-Carlo rolled into a superyacht.
    Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • For serenity and spiritual attunement A stunning crystal known for its serene properties, celestite makes a perfect companion for Aquarius’ peace of mind.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • But, when traveling at higher speeds, the quiet of an electric car goes away.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • In the quiet of the nearby waiting room, Jerry and Lisa prayed and worried.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Charles’ devotion to the soulful folk-rock and delicate harmonies of McGwyer Mortimer is almost religious.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Feb. 2025
  • The camera lingers in close-up on faces of different ages, backgrounds and ethnicities together showing the harmony of cohabitation that different governments, racist traditions and customs tried to end.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025

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“Pacification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacification. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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