as in tranquillity
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Recent Examples of pacification
As governor, Sandoval entrusted Nayarit’s pacification to his acting attorney general, Edgar Veytia.
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Tim Golden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 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
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Tim Golden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacification
Noun
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The mansion, part of the small community of Wilton, is a fusion of elegance, tranquility and entertainment opportunities.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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The ivory color of his suit symbolizes purity, elegance, and tranquility across various cultures.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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Trauma, however, has a deep and lasting impact on the autonomic nervous system, the part of your body responsible for regulating stress and returning you to a state of calm.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The independent lounge network—which now spans more than 1,700 airport lounges, restaurants, and experiences across 725 airports in 145 countries—grants members access to oases of calm before or between flights.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Wisdom and serenity might have finally washed over me.—
Denise Snodell,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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The rug trends this year are simpler, using texture and fields of color to create serenity, depth, and interest.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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In the quiet of his private room, Trinita shares a painful memory of her past.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The final horn sounded, mercifully, the players shook hands, and the Aztecs shuffled off the floor, through a tunnel and into the quiet of their locker room, their season ending with a whimper instead of a bang.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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On a brighter note, Venus entering Taurus brings harmony to your relationships, which is ideal for leveling up a situationship or finding stability with someone who actually follows through.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The path toward harmony lies in acceptance of self first and foremost.—
Goth Shakira,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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“Pacification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacification. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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