1
: a state of tranquility or quiet: such as
a
: freedom from civil disturbance
Peace and order were finally restored in the town.
b
: a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom
a breach of the peace
2
: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
I have been in perfect peace and contentment—
J. H. Newman
J. H. Newman3
: harmony in personal relations
The sisters are at peace with each other.
4
a
: a state or period of mutual concord between governments
There was a peace of 50 years before war broke out again.
b
: a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity
offered the possibility of a negotiated peace—New York Times
New York Times5
—used interjectionally to ask for silence or calm or as a greeting or farewell
peaced; peacing; peaces
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Examples of peace in a Sentence
Noun
After many years of war, people on both sides were longing for peace.
We said a prayer for world peace.
He tried to negotiate a peace between the warring countries.
There was a peace of 50 years before war broke out again.
Peace and order were finally restored in the town.
After years of therapy, he has finally achieved an inner peace.
He is searching for inner peace.
Insurance can provide you with peace of mind.
The problem was settled and his mind was at peace.
They are at peace with each other.
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Roger Sands, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This doesn't need to be personal outside the show, and it's just brought a whole different sense of peace to me.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Opening the Abraham Accords to these new members would help remind the world that there are many Muslim countries who favor tolerance, peace and stability and want nothing to do with the corrosive brand of Islamism that has wrecked economies and devastated communities.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
As for other top spots to make the calming list, Book Retreats named Australia its No. 1 global destination for peace and quiet.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Six Senses Ibiza, Spain While often celebrated for its vibrant nightlife, Ibiza, a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea, has long been a sanctuary for seekers of peace and enlightenment, serving as a refuge for hippies in the 1960s.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This doesn't need to be personal outside the show, and it's just brought a whole different sense of peace to me.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Opening the Abraham Accords to these new members would help remind the world that there are many Muslim countries who favor tolerance, peace and stability and want nothing to do with the corrosive brand of Islamism that has wrecked economies and devastated communities.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
As for other top spots to make the calming list, Book Retreats named Australia its No. 1 global destination for peace and quiet.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peace. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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