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as in peaceful
inclined to live in peace and to avoid war
a peaceable nation that has never had any interest in conquest
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as in nonviolent
not involving violence or force
trying to find a peaceable resolution
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Recent Examples of peaceable
These scaly, mythical creatures appear in the lore of countless societies, from the pool-dwelling, peaceable dragons of the East to the fiery, venomous demons of the West.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2024
One of the world’s richest, most peaceable nations, Denmark is halfway through a 12-year plan aimed at promoting social cohesion.
—Lee Hockstader, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
Liberal states are being cooperative and peaceable toward fellow members of the club, working through institutions such as NATO and the Quad.
—Michael Doyle, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
Why then is there such a tendency towards imposing political and religious beliefs that infringe on peaceable individuals?
—Ed Wallace, New York Daily News, 6 June 2024
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2024
One of the world’s richest, most peaceable nations, Denmark is halfway through a 12-year plan aimed at promoting social cohesion.
—Lee Hockstader, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
Liberal states are being cooperative and peaceable toward fellow members of the club, working through institutions such as NATO and the Quad.
—Michael Doyle, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
Why then is there such a tendency towards imposing political and religious beliefs that infringe on peaceable individuals?
—Ed Wallace, New York Daily News, 6 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaceable
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With a focus on soft, natural tones, sustainable materials and biophilic elements like plants and greenery, this trend transforms hospitality spaces into peaceful sanctuaries.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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But even that initial wave appeared to mount a peaceful takeover, with folks posing for pictures, making snow angels and gleefully soaking in the moment.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump's executive order covers both those accused of low-level, nonviolent offenses and those who committed violence, including assaulting police officers.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The pardons cover any nonviolent offense from Jan. 1, 2024, to Sunday, Biden’s last full day as president.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Choose between two rich colors: pacific blue or yarrow gold.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2024
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Ostensibly, the new laws seek to amend Japan’s pacifist constitution (imposed by American victors 70 years ago) so that Japan’s defense and security policy can meet the challenges of this century.—
Mio Yamada,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Jan. 2016
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Japan has a pacifist post-war constitution, which limits its military capacity to ostensibly defensive measures.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune Asia,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Peaceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaceable. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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