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as in pacifistic
inclined to live in peace and to avoid war
a peaceful tribe that had quietly inhabited these shores for centuries before the arrival of the Europeans
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as in nonviolent
not involving violence or force
UN officials struggled to find a peaceful solution to the troublesome conflict
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a peaceful house, now that the kids are all grown and departed
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a peaceful lake
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
the patient is peaceful and resting comfortably
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peaceful coexistence
friendly coexistence
harmonious coexistence
cooperative coexistence
quiet coexistence
calm coexistence
peaceful means
a peaceful place
peaceful relations
a peaceful solution
a diplomatic solution
a political solution
a nonmilitary solution
a peaceable solution
an amicable solution
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Recent Examples of peaceful
Things came to a head in Georgia on April 9, 1989, when Soviet troops attacked a peaceful protest in Tbilisi and killed 21 people, mostly young, mostly women.
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Tamar Gakharia, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Good Trouble Lives On is a national event of peaceful, nonviolent action in remembrance of Lewis, who died five years ago on July 17.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2025
And while this rhetoric might seem old-fashioned and essentialist, more recent scholars have drawn on theories of mothering as a way to advocate for a more peaceful society, as Sara Ruddick does in Maternal Thinking: Towards a Politics of Peace (2002).
—Deborah Williams
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Carlos Montes, a longtime leader with Centro CSO, said the organization’s events, including protests, have always been peaceful and organized.
—Victoria Elena Valenzuela, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Tamar Gakharia, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Good Trouble Lives On is a national event of peaceful, nonviolent action in remembrance of Lewis, who died five years ago on July 17.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2025
And while this rhetoric might seem old-fashioned and essentialist, more recent scholars have drawn on theories of mothering as a way to advocate for a more peaceful society, as Sara Ruddick does in Maternal Thinking: Towards a Politics of Peace (2002).
—Deborah Williams
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Carlos Montes, a longtime leader with Centro CSO, said the organization’s events, including protests, have always been peaceful and organized.
—Victoria Elena Valenzuela, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaceful
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Participants drew inspiration from late Georgia congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis' legacy of nonviolent protest.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 July 2025
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The Georgia lawmaker is known for his nonviolent advocacy during the Civil Rights Movement.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
17 July 2025
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Sure, Texas has plenty of sleepy towns, dusty ranchland and quiet downtowns that rarely see a crowd.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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This gives players a chance to play out some tender, quiet scenes in between the blades and the blood. iHunt Oftentimes, demon hunters are part of secretive organizations or bloodlines with thousand year histories.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The tranquil space is great for catching glimpses of the tall, hoofed residents or simply unwinding.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Fallingwater, in Pennsylvania’s hilly Laurel Highlands, is perched above a tranquil waterfall and was built with locally quarried sandstone.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Finally, the third gallery room attempts to project a cooler, more verdant future with walls colored a serene green hue.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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In between, are patio tables with umbrellas and other shady spots to sit for a while and take in the serene surroundings.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Their awards show is today, Saturday, at 12 noon pacific time.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s narrow nationalism does not seem more peaceable than internationalism.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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If anything, the scale of the Second World War and the advent of the atom bomb made the quest for a peaceable international order more urgent than ever.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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Blocking noise is a helpful feature for parents of napping children and night nurses who require restful sleep after their shifts.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The expert recommended adding blue-light blockers to all devices that turn on when the sun goes down to help ease into a restful night’s sleep.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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His face is as placid as a god’s, affixing a category to each letter.—
Rick Barot,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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While some are more placid and don't mind being treated, there are others who can get very stressed by their unknown environment, including Percy the cat.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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“Peaceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaceful. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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