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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
But the economic fallout also continues to grow, with oil prices shooting to a four-year high and gas prices in the US soaring this week as markets worry about the possible failure of peace talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
There’s tension between speaking your truth and keeping the peace with a partner or close friend.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Prices have soared on the risk of escalation and then plunged on hopes for peace before repeating the cycle.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Instead, Musgraves lingers in the in-between, finding humor, heartbreak and a surprising amount of peace along the way.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 May 2026
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Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
There’s tension between speaking your truth and keeping the peace with a partner or close friend.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Prices have soared on the risk of escalation and then plunged on hopes for peace before repeating the cycle.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Instead, Musgraves lingers in the in-between, finding humor, heartbreak and a surprising amount of peace along the way.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
Noun
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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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Fungal diseases arrive, spoiling those flawless leaves and blooms — and our serenity.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The White House played a similar role in projecting this serenity, which is one reason its main fence stood only about six feet tall until 2019.—
Neil Flanagan,
The Atlantic,
2 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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The lush harmonies of the arrangement, featuring Puth’s voice stacked with those of his three backing vocalists, closed out that number.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Drawing on the fundamentals of hanok (a traditional Korean home), the new lounges emphasize harmony among natural materials, light, and space.—
Lauren Mechling,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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One clear choice creates stability.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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One clear choice creates stability.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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When your foundation feels steady, everything else begins to move forward with more ease.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The duo had been teammates on LSU’s Elite Eight team in 2023-24, and Van Lith credits Reese for helping her ease into the WNBA.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 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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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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Against this backdrop, the current quiet does not signal restraint.—
Will Walters,
STAT,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rent a canoe or kayak and bask in the blissful quiet of the wilderness.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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