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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
Related Stories The play centers on Helen’s homecoming following a war waged over her, unfolding on the first uneasy night of peace.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Reuters Calling on America to recommit itself to its founding principles of unity and peace at home and abroad, Pope Leo XIV accepted the Liberty Medal on Friday during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
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Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The war remains in a delicate ceasefire while both sides attempt to broker a permanent peace deal.
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Dan Mangan,luke Fountain,kevin Breuninger,garrett Downs,ashley Capoot,justin Papp,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Trump openly criticized Netanyahu after the peace deal was almost thwarted by an Israeli strike in Beirut.
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David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
2 July 2026
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Reuters Calling on America to recommit itself to its founding principles of unity and peace at home and abroad, Pope Leo XIV accepted the Liberty Medal on Friday during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The war remains in a delicate ceasefire while both sides attempt to broker a permanent peace deal.
—
Dan Mangan,luke Fountain,kevin Breuninger,garrett Downs,ashley Capoot,justin Papp,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Trump openly criticized Netanyahu after the peace deal was almost thwarted by an Israeli strike in Beirut.
—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
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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.
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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.
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His distinct style lies at the intersection of urban geometry and natural elements invoking serenity amidst the chaos of everyday life.
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Perhaps the composer dreamed of a future performance like the one in Ojai; his music rejects the nightmare of history and goes in search of ultimate serenity.
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.
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Venus, our planet of harmony, ventures into the fields of Virgo from July 9 until August 6, and this is a time to be nurturing caregivers in our relationships.
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Repeating colors, textures, or plant varieties throughout the landscape helps create harmony.
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Beta 1 landed May 13, Beta 2 on May 26, and Beta 3 on June 16, with each one focused more on stability than new features.
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The funeral comes as Iran seeks to project stability after months of war that decimated much of its senior political and military leadership.
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Hurlbut agreed that the seduction of AI is its ease and accessibility.
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That Wednesday-to-Thursday ease in North America of 24% for the pic is on par with Despicable Me 4‘s Wednesday-to-Thursday dip of 25%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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