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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 serenity
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
The China initiative hasn’t brought peace to the world.
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NBC news, 17 May 2026
The sight of clear, blue water is synonymous with a sense of peace.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
If that is not something Leeds’ owners at 49ers Enterprises are prepared to give him, Farke seems to have made his peace with that outcome.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Today, Whitaker said he's found peace through sobriety and faith.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
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NBC news, 17 May 2026
The sight of clear, blue water is synonymous with a sense of peace.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
If that is not something Leeds’ owners at 49ers Enterprises are prepared to give him, Farke seems to have made his peace with that outcome.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Today, Whitaker said he's found peace through sobriety and faith.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
Noun
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Instead, the seductive peacefulness of the house brought to her mind the contemplative sets in the BBC adaptation of Wolf Hall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The peacefulness of the nature around them helps make the war feel distant — the clouds rolling across the green hills, the bleating of their neighbor's goats at sunset.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The head of a fish, cooked and glossy gray, emerges from a latticed crust, regarding the ceiling with an unnerving, dull-eyed serenity.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Disrupting the possibility of cheerful solitude is both a stylistic and social shift, disturbing the film’s non-narrative serenity while depicting how dismantling the safety net displaces basic functions onto those least able to bear them.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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And then shifting chords where the harmonies overlap, so there’s a moment of dissonance.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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In one breathtaking sequence, the waves of the ocean, of the bark lines of the tree, and of Kristen’s hair all swirl together through the harmony of a connected world.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Cities should shift resources away from enforcement and toward permanent supportive housing, mental health care, and outreach services that build trust and stability.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Youth experience greater emotional stability, families become more resilient, and communities reduce reliance on costly emergency interventions and out-of-home placements.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Best for balance of cost and selection JM Bullion strikes a strong balance between competitive pricing, product selection and overall ease of use.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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When decisions in showrooms create discomfort, personal appointments can offer relief, supporting the ease with which questions are asked.—
Wyles Daniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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There’s a lot of quiet in the country, and there’s a lot of quietness in my children.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The work ethic is there, but so are the routines, the quirks, the quietness, the edge.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rooms The rooms at Senda are designed to blend with the lush backdrop and immerse guests in the quiet of the jungle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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Against this backdrop, the current quiet does not signal restraint.—
Will Walters,
STAT,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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