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as in peacefulness
a state without war
after a long and bitter war, the troubled region finally achieved peace
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as in tranquillity
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a light, humorous novel that is good for putting my mind at peace right before I go to sleep
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the eerie peace after a tornado
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as in harmony
peaceful coexistence
can't we all just live in peace?
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Recent Examples of peace
Having a peace force like the United States there, controlling and owning the Gaza Strip would be a good thing.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Living next door doesn't always mean living in peace.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
That is, enforce and earn peace through kindness.
—John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
When our culture is so riven with division, those who can find the strength to rise about the heat of the moment can do much to ensure future peace, even collaboration.
—John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Living next door doesn't always mean living in peace.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
That is, enforce and earn peace through kindness.
—John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
When our culture is so riven with division, those who can find the strength to rise about the heat of the moment can do much to ensure future peace, even collaboration.
—John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
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Sweeping strings and layered harmonies bring richness to the track, as Erivo sends her unparalleled voice to new heights on this dizzying new song.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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Medium-full, with excellent harmony and varietal character.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Preserve & Grow Wealth with Risk-Focused Quality Portfolios For investors seeking a blend of stability and attractive returns, PM stock serves as a strategic choice.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Stock market futures slumped and bond yields spiked amid concerns over financial and economic stability brought on by the tit-for-tat exchange between the two nations.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Wellness and serenity are at the forefront of the home, which features the high-tech Delos Super V air purification system.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In Texas, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth leaned into Japanese architectural design styles, embodying simplicity and serenity in a way that exposes visitors to foreign culture and religion.—
Margi Glavovic Nothard,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the kitchen, marble countertops, decadent light fixtures, and clutter-free cabinets will put a Capricorn's mind at ease.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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The least-skilled baker on the planet could benefit from its ease.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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The final horn sounded, mercifully, the players shook hands, and the Aztecs shuffled off the floor, through a tunnel and into the quiet of their locker room, their season ending with a whimper instead of a bang.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ting Su; 2024; USA; 10 min Digitizing union newspapers in the quiet of a dark room, a filmmaker reflects on their relationship to labor. David (for now) | Dir.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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