peace

noun

ˈpēs How to pronounce peace (audio)
Definition of peacenext
1
as in peacefulness
a state without war after a long and bitter war, the troubled region finally achieved peace

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2
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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3
as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance the eerie peace after a tornado

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4
as in harmony
peaceful coexistence can't we all just live in peace?

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Recent Examples of peace But once customers reach the counter, a sense of peace begins to set in. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 Despite the peace and goodwill following the Hundred Year War, Aang is unhappy and lonesome. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Right now Iran is still selling some oil on the global markets, either by avoiding the Strait blockade or by using the time under the peace MOU to increase sales and raise money. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 23 July 2026 These agreements included measures such as maintaining peace on the border, enforcing limits on troop numbers, communication between local commanders, and preventing unilateral military action by either country. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for peace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
  1. peacefulness
  2. serenity
  3. restfulness
  4. harmony
  5. stability
  6. ease
  7. quietness
  8. quiet
Noun
  • Drawing me back year after year is the Okefenokee’s breathtaking splendor, magnificent array of plants and animals and its mind-soothing peacefulness and serenity.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Henley & Partners says its new analysis comparing the two indexes reveals a strong positive relationship between peacefulness and passport power.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of peacefulness
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  • Drawing me back year after year is the Okefenokee’s breathtaking splendor, magnificent array of plants and animals and its mind-soothing peacefulness and serenity.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Like Spain through the World Cup, there’s a real serenity about Mercedes.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of serenity
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  • The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.
    — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
  • But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.
    — Marisa McMillan, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
Definition of restfulness
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  • Still, don’t confuse harmony with everyone silently knowing the plan.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • Rather than forcing the food to fit the wine, chefs and sommeliers continually refine both elements to achieve harmony.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • Saturn stations retrograde in your 6th House of Work and Health, asking you to review routines, obligations, handoffs, and the habits that turn effort into either stability or depletion.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • As Jason’s obsession with the Box deepens, Daniela’s (Jennifer Connelly) growing paranoia pushes her to the brink, and their son Charlie (Fegley) starves for a sense of stability as their family is threatened.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 July 2026
Definition of stability
Noun
  • The remaining winners are organized by region for ease of reference, and might reflect the news of the day.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
  • Decisions about materials, ease of repair, recovery and product lifespan are much easier to make while a product is still being designed than after production.
    — Clyde Eiríkur Hull, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
Definition of ease
Noun
  • To come up with its study, the company looked at different factors that equate to quietness, including monthly search volume, visitor ratings, average summer temperatures, access to nearby restaurants and bars, and availability of accommodations.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
  • The last rays of the setting sun lit the distant Saw Tooth Mountains away to the west, while a quietness settled like a huge soft blanket spread over the wilderness.
    — Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Definition of quietness
Noun
  • On Saturday afternoon, as tournament leaders played in the quiet of a clearing course and a low-slung sun, train whistles from the Long Island Railroad echoed clear across the land, offering reminders for the few who remained that their ride was leaving.
    — Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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