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as in peacefulness
a state without war
after a long and bitter war, the troubled region finally achieved peace
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as in tranquillity
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a light, humorous novel that is good for putting my mind at peace right before I go to sleep
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the eerie peace after a tornado
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as in harmony
peaceful coexistence
can't we all just live in peace?
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Recent Examples of peace
Flowers were a gateway to Murray paying attention to what brought her peace.
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Keyaira Boone, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
With Witkoff's latest meeting, Maynes says both sides may be looking for a compromise - not the full immediate peace Trump demands, but a solution that would keep him from fulfilling his threats on Friday.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Colombia is a country that first needs to be healed from the ground up and there needs to be real peace for all people.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
All the peace and love in proximity generated a collective energy that was shared by all.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
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Keyaira Boone, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
With Witkoff's latest meeting, Maynes says both sides may be looking for a compromise - not the full immediate peace Trump demands, but a solution that would keep him from fulfilling his threats on Friday.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Colombia is a country that first needs to be healed from the ground up and there needs to be real peace for all people.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
All the peace and love in proximity generated a collective energy that was shared by all.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
Noun
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Crafting aesthetic mood boards is made for Libras, who value harmony, balance, and taste.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
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The harmony and togetherness of the group has been at its highest.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
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The Ali Forney Center nonprofit is dedicated to helping homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+ youth in New York City by providing shelter, healthcare, mental health services, job readiness training, and a 24/7 drop-in center to foster stability and independence.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Keep in mind, as Venus moves through Leo — and your second house of values, stability and money-making abilities — the self-esteem boost continues.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Oslo blends sleek Scandinavian design with serenity—its waterfront promenades, floating saunas, and forested parks offering quiet escape.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Spa The 11,500-square-foot Spa Montage is a sanctuary of serenity, whose treatments reflect the region’s natural beauty.—
Rafael Peña,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Aim for a coarse to medium-coarse grind that’s as uniform as possible for ease of filtering.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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But ease of access doesn’t compensate for lack of value.—
David James,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In the quiet of the postpartum unit, some staff shared that they had been born here; others told stories of celebrating the births of friends and family members.—
John McHugh,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
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Moments of early-morning quiet in a deer stand are some of my favorites to recall.—
George Warthen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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