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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
For Black mothers, the path to peace is rarely that simple.
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Ajay Ramirez, of Waterbury, was arrested and charged with second-degree breach of peace, first-degree threatening, and risk of injury to a minor, according to the Wallingford Police Department.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Trump has spent the past week oscillating wildly between threats of war and offers of peace.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Plant your peace lily in a well-draining pot with fast-draining soil to prevent oversaturation.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Ajay Ramirez, of Waterbury, was arrested and charged with second-degree breach of peace, first-degree threatening, and risk of injury to a minor, according to the Wallingford Police Department.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Trump has spent the past week oscillating wildly between threats of war and offers of peace.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Plant your peace lily in a well-draining pot with fast-draining soil to prevent oversaturation.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
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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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Framed by lush hillsides and untouched greenery, the secluded cove feels worlds away from the rest of St Barth’s, with calm, crystal clear water and a sense of near-total serenity.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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The impact of that realization, combined with the serenity and natural beauty of the canyon, make an unforgettable first impression.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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As for harmony between Charles and Harry, the last time the two are known to have seen one another face-to-face was last September, when Harry stopped by Charles’s London home, Clarence House, for a tea that lasted just under an hour.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some of Butler’s songs are mere snippets, some are full-length numbers, often with vocals in the three-part harmony familiar from the time.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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The shrub does not provide as much stability to a bank in deep shade.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The bottom half of Detroit’s defense is largely lighter and relatively unproven against playoff pressure, and for a team looking to snap a nine-year playoff drought, a steady option who can take 18-20 minutes next to Ben Chiarot would add stability on the back end.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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In a world optimized for ease, choosing to think may become a radical act.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The seats are all-day comfortable, and the dashboard’s asymmetrical design is designed to focus everything towards the driver for ease of use on the go.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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Combine that with EVs’ inherent benefits—quietness, smoothness, and low operating costs—and the case for electrification becomes irresistible.—
Alex Hewitt,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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There is also a lot to appreciate in the quietness of the season.—
Morayo Ogunbayo,
AJC.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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When the crashing stopped, an eerie quiet fell over the highway.—
Nichole Manna,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since the departure of National Guardsmen from the state, there has been an uneasy quiet in Portland.—
James Ross Gardner,
New Yorker,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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