placatory

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for placatory
Adjective
  • Although disappointed by the imminent move, City Tacos offered a conciliatory, farewell message in an email sent Monday to its patrons.
    Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
  • On Saturday, Beijing appeared to send conciliatory signals.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • There is something very soothing about sitting down and putting pen to paper, like drinking a hot cup of tea or relaxing in a sauna.
    Nancy Marshall, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • Veterinary Vision says that hearing your voice is very soothing for blind dogs, so talking to your pup often can help comfort them.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • The boys play benevolent Nathan Fielder types helping their friend Karli rehearse an upcoming appearance on the popular social-media show SubwayTakes; the prompts she’s presented with in their VR simulator offer a perfect place to nest jokes.
    Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 26 June 2025
  • Murals across Iran feature his seemingly benevolent white-bearded face.
    Steve Inskeep, NPR, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Despite the criticism, Tonn remains grateful for the support the video has brought to the dog's case, and the majority of kind comments.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • Much like his character, Boyce is mild-mannered, kind and effortlessly funny.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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“Placatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placatory. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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