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
Synonyms
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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Noun
While your relationship with your daughter-in-law has changed, this logistical question offers you the opportunity to tie up some emotional loose ends and part with peace.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
The peace and privacy were perfect for our intimate event.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 Nov. 2024
Everyone here, even the birthing mother, seems at peace—for now.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The big picture: Here are some of our suggestions for finding a moment of inner peace this weekend.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peace. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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