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as in pacifist
a person who opposes war or warlike policies
the doves were in favor of using the surplus to improve the nation's schools and not its weapons systems
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as in angel
an innocent or gentle person
he's a dove who wouldn't hurt a fly
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Recent Examples of dove
Mega Tjandra carefully clutched Putih, her pet dove, in her hands; Teddy, a shih tzu, sat patiently at the feet of his owner, while Mili was held by hers.
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Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register, 5 Oct. 2024
At the time, Lively wore a light pink sweater with jeans and a colorful bag for the couple's stroll, and Reynolds matched his wife with a dark blue buttoned shirt emblazoned with pink doves.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
At least 10 birds — including ducks, geese and a zebra dove — were reported dead on the property on Nov. 12 and were then sent for confirmatory testing.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
About 100,000 people gathered as airplanes circled overhead, doves were released and patriotic music ringed through the ears of attendees.
—Graham Hurley, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
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Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register, 5 Oct. 2024
At the time, Lively wore a light pink sweater with jeans and a colorful bag for the couple's stroll, and Reynolds matched his wife with a dark blue buttoned shirt emblazoned with pink doves.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
At least 10 birds — including ducks, geese and a zebra dove — were reported dead on the property on Nov. 12 and were then sent for confirmatory testing.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
About 100,000 people gathered as airplanes circled overhead, doves were released and patriotic music ringed through the ears of attendees.
—Graham Hurley, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dove
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The official synopsis reads: When a pacifist is called to a political act that could change the course of history, how will a man of honor respond?Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 20 June 2024
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Rankin was a lifelong pacifist who campaigned for social and electoral reform.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
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Divine intervention comes in the form of Dudley (Cary Grant), an angel who helps transform the community for the better — though things take a turn when Dudley falls in love with the titular bishop's wife (Loretta Young).Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Here, musical legends feel like flesh-and-blood figures, especially as Dylan navigates Seeger as the old-guard angel on one shoulder and Bob’s pen pal Johnny Cash (Boyd Holbrook) as the rebel devil on the other.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Later home felt everywhere, radiant waters, thistles, greenest hilltops dotted with sheep, masses of tulips and geese, wandering William’s intricate paths, pausing at every turn, life stretching ahead, mountains of bliss and searing sorrow for years to come.Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The sustainable brand makes latex for its mattresses in California using materials from its own farms, cares for thousands of sheep, and is working toward achieving a zero-waste output in its factory.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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Palestinians, Ukrainians, and countless others suffer in places where death stalks innocents.Gwen Faulkenberry, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Just the lives of innocents and the future of media hanging in the balance, no biggie.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Highlights include the Seated Hanukkah Wine Dinner featuring latkes, Albo rack of lamb, and chocolate babka bread pudding ($75 per person).Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Known for their docile nature, lambs can also make excellent therapy animals.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Dove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dove. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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