as in placatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
eased the tension with conciliatory remarks
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Recent Examples of conciliatory
Hamas’s leaders, scattered between Gaza and across the region, are bullish one moment and conciliatory the next – but have consistently refused to engage on the question of disarmament.
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Mick Krever, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Now, as the Trump administration strikes a conciliatory tone toward Russia and pulls away from some of America’s oldest allies, European leaders who long enjoyed the backing of the powerful U.S. military sense an extraordinary moment of vulnerability.
—Josh Holder, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Chinese Premier Li Qiang struck a conciliatory tone during a meeting with business leaders and U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), a strong supporter of President Trump, who is the first member of Congress to visit Beijing since Trump took office in January.
—Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
Trump’s officials have been signaling a more conciliatory tone in recent interviews.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mick Krever, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Now, as the Trump administration strikes a conciliatory tone toward Russia and pulls away from some of America’s oldest allies, European leaders who long enjoyed the backing of the powerful U.S. military sense an extraordinary moment of vulnerability.
—Josh Holder, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Chinese Premier Li Qiang struck a conciliatory tone during a meeting with business leaders and U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), a strong supporter of President Trump, who is the first member of Congress to visit Beijing since Trump took office in January.
—Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
Trump’s officials have been signaling a more conciliatory tone in recent interviews.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciliatory
Adjective
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Where to watch: Prime Video, Peacock Classical Baby For a more soothing musical option, try HBO’s ‘90s show Classical Baby.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of Nancy Meyers and Steve Martin, there’s probably nothing more soothing than watching Meryl Streep cook in a gorgeous Santa Barbara kitchen.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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The music is worshipped, but elsewhere there is an undercurrent of lawlessness and benevolent revolution.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This domino effect is the unintended benevolent effect of the one individual acting in their own self interest.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Most demonstrations at Tesla showrooms or charging stations have been peaceful, though some incidents have involved violence, shootings and setting cars on fire.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
13 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The principles of a free, open, and peaceful space are enshrined in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which all major space powers have ratified, including the U.S., Russia, and China.—
Andrew Hanna,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
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She was described as being polite, kind, had a nice smile.—
Vladimir Duthiers, Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2025
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While former Lakers guard Max Christie gave Pelinka a kind reception, Anthony Davis was the contrary.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Their awards show is today, Saturday, at 12 noon pacific time.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Momoa opted for softer style, wearing a suit in a gentle pink tone.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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His video shows his grandmother and her dog, Gucci, through their daily moments together—gentle walks with the pup trotting along in a pink sweater; cuddles on the couch; and play.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Conciliatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliatory. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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