peaceableness

noun

Definition of peaceablenessnext
as in peace

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  1. peace
  2. harmony
  3. tranquility
  4. calmness
  5. peacefulness
  6. quiet
  7. orderliness
Noun
  • His administration also has long entertained ways to unwind certain sanctions on Russia in a bid to secure a peace deal with Ukraine — one that would also help ease inflation.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • And then there were also newspapers declaring that having this near-instant communication across the oceans would basically usher in an era of world peace.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of peace
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  • Here, next to the crystal-clear waters of Lake Keowee in Sunset, South Carolina, adventure and refinement exist in effortless harmony.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But Maguire and Strayer are felt as loudly as Maines across the record, through their gorgeous harmonies, but also fiddle and banjo and, sometimes, sitar and accordion.
    — Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmony
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  • Less than 30 minutes by car to both Bath and Bristol, there’s plenty to keep all ages entertained, but perhaps the best thing to do is to enjoy the tranquility of the home’s river views before venturing out for dinner in a nearby pub.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This text outlines eight successive stages of yoga aimed at reaching mental tranquility through focus on God.
    — Bhakti Mamtora, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of tranquility
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  • Quince syrup helps soothe sore throats, while jujube syrup promotes calmness.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Ous’ goal came from the penalty spot; that gave us a bit more calmness.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of calmness
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  • The rooms are beautifully laid out and share the peacefulness felt throughout the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Her own loss drives her desire to add a sense of elegance and peacefulness to her creations.
    — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of peacefulness
Noun
  • Eventually, the car exited the highway and pulled off into the nocturnal quiet of a random peninsula neighborhood.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Amenities and experiences If the quiet of your casita and resplendence of Casa Grande are for the mind and body, Aman Spa is for the soul.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of quiet
Noun
  • Every growing company borrows against its own future orderliness.
    — Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab, said the level of yields may matter less than the speed and orderliness of their rise.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of orderliness
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“Peaceableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaceableness. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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