1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in angel
an innocent or gentle person
he's a dove who wouldn't hurt a fly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dove
An old box hedge running down one side of the garden had been turned into a procession including an owl, a pig, two rabbits, a hen, a goose, a duck, a snail, a dove, some Barbara Hepworth-style abstracts, and a basking shark.
—
Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
This mural features four portraits, a silhouette and numerous doves, of course, all imbued with Prince's iconic purple color theme.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024
National security doves worried Biden’s China policy was too provocative.
—Andrew Prokop, Vox, 15 Oct. 2024
The look also included a gold dove statement necklace — a reference to the bird motif seen throughout McCartney’s collection, which debuted during Paris Fashion Week last September.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dove 
Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
This mural features four portraits, a silhouette and numerous doves, of course, all imbued with Prince's iconic purple color theme.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024
National security doves worried Biden’s China policy was too provocative.
—Andrew Prokop, Vox, 15 Oct. 2024
The look also included a gold dove statement necklace — a reference to the bird motif seen throughout McCartney’s collection, which debuted during Paris Fashion Week last September.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dove
Noun
-
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
-
Rankin was a lifelong pacifist who campaigned for social and electoral reform.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Noun
-
But at times, there’s a defensive, slightly cruel streak to his patter that can eclipse his better angels (of which there are many) and test the goodwill of those around him.Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
-
The next batch of kids included a little angel who immediately burst into tears at the sight of Rodrigo.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
This Black Sheep is a New Zealand film about zombie sheep.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
-
Hunters sometimes mistake grizzlies for legal-to-hunt black bears or kill grizzlies in self-defense — and wildlife managers often kill grizzlies that prey on cattle and sheep.Mead Gruver, Chicago Tribune, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
East is her foil, a naive innocent raised within the strictures of Mormonism, which she's never stopped to question.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
-
By contrast, the Westerners who Russia freed were seen by the U.S. as innocents — journalists and peaceful opponents to the Putin regime.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
Noun
-
Ground beef or lamb: Traditionally, shepherd's pie is made with ground lamb.Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
-
Other popular picks include the gyro, a beef and lamb combination served with rice, hummus, and Greek salad; the kibbeh; and the falafel.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near dove
Cite this Entry
“Dove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dove. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share