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
But he’s struck a more conciliatory tone recently as Amazon and other tech companies seek to improve their relationship with the incoming president.
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Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Despite the Tuesday statement, the California governor also released a more conciliatory statement Monday shortly after Trump’s swearing in, referencing the president’s pending visit in response to the fires.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
The group touts its record of promoting education for girls of all ages, albeit with classes segregated by gender.
Since taking Damascus, Syria’s rebels have adopted a markedly conciliatory tone.
—Delaney Simon, Foreign Affairs, 2 Jan. 2025
Again in 2024, Trump aggressively tossed aside imperatives of traditional campaigns — such as striking a more conciliatory tone to try to win over moderate and nonpartisan voters.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Despite the Tuesday statement, the California governor also released a more conciliatory statement Monday shortly after Trump’s swearing in, referencing the president’s pending visit in response to the fires.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
The group touts its record of promoting education for girls of all ages, albeit with classes segregated by gender.
Since taking Damascus, Syria’s rebels have adopted a markedly conciliatory tone.
—Delaney Simon, Foreign Affairs, 2 Jan. 2025
Again in 2024, Trump aggressively tossed aside imperatives of traditional campaigns — such as striking a more conciliatory tone to try to win over moderate and nonpartisan voters.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciliatory
Adjective
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The best facial massager for you will be the one that not only targets your primary skin-care concerns but also offers a soothing moment of self-care, keeping you coming back for more.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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The scents are typically designed to smell soothing and sophisticated.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Secret Societies and the Fight for Black Freedom Dating to the pre-Revolutionary era, mutual aid and benevolent societies supported Black Americans and the fight for civil rights and justice.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Feb. 2025
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Steves, with his impeccable recommendations, sensible budgeting options, and gently corny prose style, has served as the benevolent fairy godfather on more than one trip for me.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the canine appearing to be asleep, her owner hinted that this peaceful nap was nothing but an act.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Vatican said the pope had a peaceful night and left his bed to sit in an armchair on Wednesday.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Contest organizers were once again kind enough to share with us a selection of this year’s honorees, with captions written by the photographers.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Be kind to yourself when things don’t go as planned.—
Nicole Lipkin,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Their latest, limited-edition scent is called Sanctuary and lifts inspiration from Palo Santo, a small town along the pacific coast of Mexico.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 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
Adjective
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Both Voloshin and Hendrickson say a gentle soap is the best choice for cleaning.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Soon, Madison made a beeline for Moore and greeted the pint-sized Pilaf with gentle pets on her head and paws.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Conciliatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliatory. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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