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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
Later on Sunday, Pizzaballa held a prayer for peace at the Dominus Flevit Shrine on the Mount of Olives, but kept his homily concentrated on Jesus and didn't mention the morning’s incident.
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
With the world’s attention shifting to the Iran conflict, Russia is pushing forward with a spring offensive in Ukraine despite months of peace talks that no longer appear to be Washington’s priority.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Due to its cordial ties with the US and Iran, Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary in any diplomatic efforts, delivering a 15-point peace plan proposed by Washington to Tehran.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Not every nonprofit that declares itself a fighter for peace, and requests funding accordingly, will be worth the fiscal confidence of others.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
With the world’s attention shifting to the Iran conflict, Russia is pushing forward with a spring offensive in Ukraine despite months of peace talks that no longer appear to be Washington’s priority.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Due to its cordial ties with the US and Iran, Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary in any diplomatic efforts, delivering a 15-point peace plan proposed by Washington to Tehran.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Not every nonprofit that declares itself a fighter for peace, and requests funding accordingly, will be worth the fiscal confidence of others.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
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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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Suddenly, the peacefulness turned into total chaos as noise and motion erupted around me.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Spend an afternoon at one of the area’s renowned hot springs resorts—ideally, one that features a water park for the kids and spa-like serenity for the adults.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Their serenity is about to be broken by the arrival of the new PE teacher who is haunted by his past and determined to uncover the secret of how all of the townspeople are healed weekly by the touch of a 15-year-old boy with special powers.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 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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The response was in Indonesian but shaped by values that centered individual autonomy over the consensus-building, social harmony and collective family dynamics that tend to matter more in Indonesian social life.—
Gareth Barkin,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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While part of you prefers harmony at all costs, today’s revelations encourage authenticity.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Members of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) hailed the legislation as a measure to ensure institutional stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Their work focuses on enabling bamboo-frame drones to operate reliably without sacrificing stability or precision.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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The pontiff quickly put him at ease.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite the grandeur of the place, there is an ease and warmth to the space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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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,
6 Mar. 2026
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There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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For a brief window, the desert is abuzz with activity, a living counterpoint to its usual quiet.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The quiet of Vis to fancy evenings on Hvar.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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