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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
And with battlefield decision-making now limited, Ukraine’s military strategists will increasingly look toward the least worst option to hold the line until a lasting peace is negotiated.
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Benjamin Jensen, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
Subscribe Trump, who has also rekindled relations with an isolated Kremlin and broached potential peace talks, last week accused Zelenskyy of being unprepared to discuss an end to the war.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
True connection comes from mutual respect and emotional honesty, not from constantly adapting to keep the peace.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The pause follows Trump’s decision to freeze military aid to Ukraine in an effort to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to enter peace talks with Moscow.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
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Benjamin Jensen, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
Subscribe Trump, who has also rekindled relations with an isolated Kremlin and broached potential peace talks, last week accused Zelenskyy of being unprepared to discuss an end to the war.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
True connection comes from mutual respect and emotional honesty, not from constantly adapting to keep the peace.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The pause follows Trump’s decision to freeze military aid to Ukraine in an effort to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to enter peace talks with Moscow.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
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Natural materials like wood, clay, and stone are used throughout, and the architecture is often built in harmony with nature.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the photographer now advocates for living and working intentionally, in harmony with one's body and emotions, while rejecting the societal norm that defines success through visibility and achievement.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Recent developments in the electricity trade between the U.S. and Canada highlight its critical role not just in energy supply but also in international relations and economic stability.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Sorenson Impact Foundation invests in high-impact companies that are tackling pressing challenges across sectors for low-income communities, with an emphasis on creating paths to greater economic opportunity and stability.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Amid Erika’s serenity season, there’s a thrill to these reminders that her steely edge is still right there beneath the surface.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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So rather than maintain the quiet, peaceful sleep environment any young child needs, her daughter found her serenity disrupted by the sound of her mom crashing to the floor having tried to sit on a chair that simply wasn't there.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Jenner kept it surprisingly minimal by her standards, swapping high-glam Kardashian style for casual Californian ease.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) Putting others at ease?—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
10 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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The prime minister’s compound, which under its previous occupant buzzed with the activity of over 100 staff members, now has a library-like quiet, as Dr. Amarasuriya works with a staff of just a dozen.—
Pamodi Waravita,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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