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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
As part of its mission to seal a peace deal to end the three-year war, the US administration has proposed recognizing Russian control of Crimea, officials familiar with the details have told CNN.
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Todd Symons, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Speaking to French magazine Le Point, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov insisted that a necessary condition for peace would be the Ukrainian military withdrawal from four regions that Russia claims to have annexed.
—Alex Leff, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Don’t come over here disturbing my peace if mahogany queens aren’t your preferred type.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
The annual award honors individuals who make a significant impact in promoting peace, understanding, and conflict resolution within the community, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Todd Symons, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Speaking to French magazine Le Point, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov insisted that a necessary condition for peace would be the Ukrainian military withdrawal from four regions that Russia claims to have annexed.
—Alex Leff, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Don’t come over here disturbing my peace if mahogany queens aren’t your preferred type.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
The annual award honors individuals who make a significant impact in promoting peace, understanding, and conflict resolution within the community, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
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Sweeping strings and layered harmonies bring richness to the track, as Erivo sends her unparalleled voice to new heights on this dizzying new song.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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Medium-full, with excellent harmony and varietal character.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Deterrence would thus be strengthened at the conventional level by the same logic that Wohlstetter and Schelling elucidated for nuclear stability in the late 1950s and that has helped keep the peace at the nuclear level for nearly three-quarters of a century.—
ANDREW S. LIM,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Any final arrangement must set a framework for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East — meaning that Iran must stop and eliminate its nuclear enrichment and weaponization program.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Opposition lawmakers praised her serenity and firmness.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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But there’s only one human that has some power over my serenity and well being, and that’s me.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Can a video game ease anxiety, build focus, or support a child with ADHD?—
C.M. Rubin,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Perennial All-Defensive member Jrue Holiday mans the point of attack most and, like Williams does in OKC, will even start plays on centers, which allows the Celtics to switch with more ease on pick-and-rolls.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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In the quiet of his private room, Trinita shares a painful memory of her past.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The final horn sounded, mercifully, the players shook hands, and the Aztecs shuffled off the floor, through a tunnel and into the quiet of their locker room, their season ending with a whimper instead of a bang.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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