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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
The second half of the film follows Robin Hood on the complicated journey to healing and finding peace.
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Matt Minton,
Variety,
28 June 2026
Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
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Ben Finley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
How, then, does his faith shape his approach to matters of war and peace?
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Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
But being excessively loud in cabins, hallways, or public areas, and disrupting the peace for others isn’t cool.
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Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
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Matt Minton,
Variety,
28 June 2026
Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
—
Ben Finley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
How, then, does his faith shape his approach to matters of war and peace?
—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
But being excessively loud in cabins, hallways, or public areas, and disrupting the peace for others isn’t cool.
—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for peace
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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This site strikes a rare balance between serenity and world-class action.
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Guests learned about tea while soaking up the serenity of the area.
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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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Stop seeking harmony and start seeking the truth.
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Soul Coughing bassist Sebastian Steinberg contributes upright bass, Rob Moose supplies string arrangements, Caroline Shaw handles vocal arrangements and harmonies, and Blake Mills, Christian Lee Hutson, Marshall Vore and Nate Walcott all make appearances.
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Caretakers manage breeding programs to preserve their distinctive traits, including their long horns and rich brown coloring, a shade associated with royalty, maturity and stability.
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Patients deserve stability and predictability and the chance to focus on our health — not on financial games played by insurers.
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Made from washable silk for easy maintenance, these pants come in seven colors and can be dressed up or down with ease.
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When effort meets reinvention, small tweaks unlock ease.
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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 30 Jun. 2026.
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