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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 tranquillity
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
From the tone of the State Department’s responses to Fox News Digital’s questions on Sudan this week, there appears to be little progress on the path to peace.
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Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
For Putin, the summit was never about pursuing peace in Ukraine.
—Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
To make peace, Replika reinstated the right to practice erotic role play, but only for legacy users who’d signed up before February, 2023.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
One of the harms and dangers facing the country is precisely this state of 'no war, no peace,' which is not good.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
For Putin, the summit was never about pursuing peace in Ukraine.
—Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
To make peace, Replika reinstated the right to practice erotic role play, but only for legacy users who’d signed up before February, 2023.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
One of the harms and dangers facing the country is precisely this state of 'no war, no peace,' which is not good.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
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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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Ruthlessly exiling those players sent a clear message about the importance of squad harmony, but arguably handed the leverage in negotiations to buying clubs, driving down their prices and delaying their departures.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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An award-winning La Jolla ensemble is gearing up for a show full of sublime harmonies and a cappella tunes.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Allowing the President to unlawfully remove Governor Cook on unsubstantiated and vague allegations would endanger the stability of our financial system and undermine the rule of law.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But residents may also face food insecurity and low housing stability and have poor or fewer community ties with neighbors, West said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The serenity of this secluded Côte d’Azur retreat provides a tranquil foil for The White Lotus’ explosive drama.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Travel company Travelbag determined the best global vacation destinations for serenity seekers, based on factors like noise and light pollution, the number and quality of green spaces, and the local congestion levels.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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She was particularly struck by the quietness of Latronico, and noticed that there didn’t seem to be any children around.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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Seen as a whole, though, that quietness can sometimes verge on monotony, songs running into the next with little to grab onto — like an evaporating phantom.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Made of stone, the interior walls form boxy configurations that are difficult to adapt to the lives of people who want ease of movement.—
Joseph Giovannini,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Kennedy seemed completely at ease in a fact-optional environment.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Or escape completely from the fray and bask in the quiet of the adults-only Hibiscus Pool or the 50,000-square-foot spa, the largest in the state.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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In the quiet between storms, the couple gave ESSENCE a true look into their own reality.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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