as in tranquillity
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Recent Examples of pacification
After temporary pacification, what?
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Charles Austin Beard, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022
As governor, Sandoval entrusted Nayarit’s pacification to his acting attorney general, Edgar Veytia.
—Tim Golden, ProPublica, 8 Dec. 2022
Then my rationalizing self began the coverup, pacification.
—Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 26 July 2021
As inflation soared, Mr. Khiem invoked economic austerity measures and greater pacification efforts.
—BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2021
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Charles Austin Beard, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022
As governor, Sandoval entrusted Nayarit’s pacification to his acting attorney general, Edgar Veytia.
—Tim Golden, ProPublica, 8 Dec. 2022
Then my rationalizing self began the coverup, pacification.
—Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 26 July 2021
As inflation soared, Mr. Khiem invoked economic austerity measures and greater pacification efforts.
—BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacification
Noun
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These design choices reduce visual clutter and elevate the sense of tranquility in a space. 5.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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More than anything, the event taught or reminded the crowd that when harmonies unlock smiles and grooves, tranquility and warmth is unlocked and all feels right with the universe.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Intricate marble is integrated into the walls, silk fabrics add a soft touch to the furnishings and delicate shades of ivory, champagne and eggshell blue contribute to the sense of calm.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Not only is white conducive to the sense of calm that many homeowners are trying to create, but Ishaq also highlights that this look is achievable on many budgets, aiding in its appeal.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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Think of the serenity and Belle Epoque styling of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc meeting the sophistication and exclusivity of the Hermitage Monte-Carlo rolled into a superyacht.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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For serenity and spiritual attunement A stunning crystal known for its serene properties, celestite makes a perfect companion for Aquarius’ peace of mind.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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But, when traveling at higher speeds, the quiet of an electric car goes away.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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In the quiet of the nearby waiting room, Jerry and Lisa prayed and worried.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Detroit Free Press,
19 Nov. 2024
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The larger point being made, very much in harmony with Matthew Walker’s theory of human nightly emotional processing, is that our dreams are what Jandial calls thought experiments.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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While this may result in short-term harmony, the child will eventually end up sleep-deprived and unable to focus in class.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Pacification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacification. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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