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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
Let Big Tech collaborate with these leaders to promote peace and not war, not aggressiveness but fairness.
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Laurel Dalrymple, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
With Trump's upcoming inauguration, it's hoped peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will commence soon.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Recognizing that the occasional unwelcome behavior doesn’t mean that one of your kids should be treated with less kindness and love than the other will bring your whole family more peace and happiness.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
Given recent precedent, the fragility of Israel's ruling coalition and the yawning gap between the belligerents, this deal is just as likely to collapse, or simply to lapse, as to foster a longer-term peace.
—Max Rodenbeck, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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Laurel Dalrymple, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
With Trump's upcoming inauguration, it's hoped peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will commence soon.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Recognizing that the occasional unwelcome behavior doesn’t mean that one of your kids should be treated with less kindness and love than the other will bring your whole family more peace and happiness.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
Given recent precedent, the fragility of Israel's ruling coalition and the yawning gap between the belligerents, this deal is just as likely to collapse, or simply to lapse, as to foster a longer-term peace.
—Max Rodenbeck, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
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With their distinctive three-part harmonies, Peter, Paul and Mary — with Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers — became one of the biggest and most commercially successful acts to emerge out of the Greenwich Village folk scene.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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These wellness journeys support a wide range of wellness goals like detoxification, relaxation, healthy weight loss, longevity, nutrition and fitness, emotional harmony, and even adventure.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Intergenerational Wealth: Lessons From ‘Old Money’ Families with generational wealth often rely on nontraditional assets to preserve their financial stability over decades.Anushree Jain, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Dixon Injury Firm understands that an injury can turn your life upside down, impacting your physical and emotional well-being, as well as your financial stability.William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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These are landscapes without the operatic vistas and ostensibly untrammeled serenity of Bierstadt.Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The power and serenity of nature positively impact human physical and mental health.Zoe Hiller, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
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The 28-year-old appears at ease despite the chaos swirling around her.Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2025
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Expand Your Comfort Zone Your ultimate goal is to feel at ease in challenging situations.Kazuyoshi Hisano, Forbes, 8 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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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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