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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
Clear, calm boundaries and honest talks can protect your peace while keeping family bonds strong.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 Feb. 2026
Friends say Arakawa was fiercely protective, helping the actor find peace in his later years.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
That invasion not only happened on Netanyahu’s watch but was clearly caused in part by his efforts to prove to the world that Israel could have peace with the Arab states without making peace with the Palestinians.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
Kushner first reemerged on the scene in October to help Witkoff broker the Gaza-Israel peace deal, which was lauded but has made little progress yet toward resolving the underlying obstacles to peace.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 Feb. 2026
Friends say Arakawa was fiercely protective, helping the actor find peace in his later years.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
That invasion not only happened on Netanyahu’s watch but was clearly caused in part by his efforts to prove to the world that Israel could have peace with the Arab states without making peace with the Palestinians.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
Kushner first reemerged on the scene in October to help Witkoff broker the Gaza-Israel peace deal, which was lauded but has made little progress yet toward resolving the underlying obstacles to peace.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
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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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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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From the peak to the harbor, art installations to alfresco dining, this city blends the thrill of exploration with the serenity of the outdoors.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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This is one example of a fun, exuberant grouping of design motifs that also lends an air of serenity.—
Gretchen M. Stone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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Ballet North Texas’s new show Winter Mix, a tribute to nature, harmony and classical grace, is set to premiere this week.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to the ancient texts, distress and diseases (like infertility) occur when our doshas—the body’s three basic constitutions—fall out of harmony.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Treading a fine line in Venezuela’s power struggle The amnesty push comes against the backdrop of Venezuela’s fragile post-Maduro landscape, with the acting government under Rodríguez navigating US pressure, economic challenges and calls for stability.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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For businesses, the ruling may represent a legal check on executive power, and a measure of relief, but not yet a guarantee of lasting stability.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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According to its product description, The Most Beautiful is ideal for gardeners who are new to planting roses due to its ease of care and resilience.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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The best options on this list are distinguished by their impeccable technology, ease of use, and sleek results.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Not with the quietness of a disease already in her brain; not drugged and almost constantly sleeping.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 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 24 Feb. 2026.
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