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as in peacefulness
a state without war
after a long and bitter war, the troubled region finally achieved peace
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as in tranquillity
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a light, humorous novel that is good for putting my mind at peace right before I go to sleep
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the eerie peace after a tornado
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as in harmony
peaceful coexistence
can't we all just live in peace?
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Recent Examples of peace
Riyadh’s message is consistent, that peace and a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are prerequisites for a new regional growth cycle.
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Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Over the weekend, the United States convened Emirati, Egyptian and Saudi Arabian officials to discuss a possible peace plan.
—Reuters 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul both praised the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, named after the city where the peace negotiations took place in July.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
Along the route, celebrants are planting white pines, a symbol of peace to the Haudenosaunee.
—JSTOR Daily, 26 Oct. 2025
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Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Over the weekend, the United States convened Emirati, Egyptian and Saudi Arabian officials to discuss a possible peace plan.
—Reuters 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul both praised the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, named after the city where the peace negotiations took place in July.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
Along the route, celebrants are planting white pines, a symbol of peace to the Haudenosaunee.
—JSTOR Daily, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
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Families with children swim in the shallow ripples, and sea gulls flock above the peacefulness.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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France is the most militarized country in Western and Central Europe, while South America was the only region to record an improvement of peacefulness in this latest index.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Still, when these two planets are in harmony, there are equal amounts of emotional attunement (Mercury in Scorpio) and wisdom (Saturn in Pisces).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The contrast between the stiffness of the denim and the softness of the leather shoe makes for a beautiful visual harmony too.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
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This helps improve posture and stability, according to the brand, though the sneakers have an ergonomic insole that provides arch support, too.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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For example, cloves are known for their abundance and mood-boosting properties; rosemary is known for clearing and purification; cinnamon is known for prosperity and protection; apples are known for healing; and pumpkin is known for protection and stability.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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For Black women travelers seeking moments of serenity and wonder, this experience offers both in abundance.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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As one of the century-old resort’s five distinct accommodations, the Beach Club offers seaside serenity that’s worth seeking out in the doldrums of winter.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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This one strikes a mid-century chord with its wide face and retro time display, with an atomic dial and silent-sweep movement to maximize quietness.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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But, unsurprisingly, his favorite aspect of the place is its profound quietness.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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More than monetary value, the word implies an ease in every facet of life, from the ability to pursue one’s own passions to a harmony with the environment, both physical and communal.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Serve straight from the muffin tin or freeze and reheat for grab-and-go ease.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Silver Hugo for Best Sound goes to SOUND OF FALLING for its ability to echo, in both its silences and thunders, the constant hum of secrets passed from one generation to the next in the apparent domestic quiet that both conceals and reveals.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the quiet of the Sabbath morning when all the neighborhood was wrapped in slumber, some dastardly degenerate crept into the room, choked her to death, assaulted her criminally and left her bruised and bleeding body lying on the bed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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