placatory

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for placatory
Adjective
  • North Korea hasn't publicly responded to the conciliatory gestures by Trump and Lee.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 4 July 2025
  • Democratic leaders have come under criticism from within, some for pushing the party too far left, and others for appearing too conciliatory toward Trump, and a number who have felt disillusioned with its agenda have left the party entirely to either identify as independent or as a Republican.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Our Reading Accent Chair is a must, with fabric and color options available in delicate Cream Linen or soothing Olive Green.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
  • For many aging pets, car rides can be a soothing and enjoyable outing.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • In 2005, a benevolent dust devil blew dust off the Spirit rover's solar panels, increasing its power levels.
    Unnati Ashar, Space.com, 2 July 2025
  • Seven, a unity in seeking a sound, fair, and benevolent immigration reform is prompted by economic interest as well.
    Timothy Cardinal Dolan, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • Dortmund was scheduled for a lunchtime and an afternoon kickoff in Cincinnati during the group stage, where the recorded temperatures approached 100F, while temperatures for the Real Madrid clash in New Jersey were a little kinder but still hot at pitch level.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 6 July 2025
  • But use kind humor, not nasty or deprecating humor.
    Davia Temin, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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“Placatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placatory. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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