1
: a state of tranquility or quiet: such as
a
: freedom from civil disturbance
Peace and order were finally restored in the town.
b
: a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom
a breach of the peace
2
: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
I have been in perfect peace and contentment—
J. H. Newman
J. H. Newman3
: harmony in personal relations
The sisters are at peace with each other.
4
a
: a state or period of mutual concord between governments
There was a peace of 50 years before war broke out again.
b
: a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity
offered the possibility of a negotiated peace—New York Times
New York Times5
—used interjectionally to ask for silence or calm or as a greeting or farewell
peaced; peacing; peaces
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Examples of peace in a Sentence
Noun
After many years of war, people on both sides were longing for peace.
We said a prayer for world peace.
He tried to negotiate a peace between the warring countries.
There was a peace of 50 years before war broke out again.
Peace and order were finally restored in the town.
After years of therapy, he has finally achieved an inner peace.
He is searching for inner peace.
Insurance can provide you with peace of mind.
The problem was settled and his mind was at peace.
They are at peace with each other.
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Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
In the mayoral race, City Councilmember Martínez Beltrán challenged Turner, with the pair often publicly at odds on issues ranging from peace resolutions in the Israel-Gaza war to tax deals for a luxury hotel.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Choose a place that promotes a sense of peace, reflection and open conversation.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Phillip works hard to maintain her peace, including by staying close to home, baking, sometimes with her daughter, making floral arrangements, and living a soft, private life.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Both the United States and China are ultimately invested in maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula.
—Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
In the mayoral race, City Councilmember Martínez Beltrán challenged Turner, with the pair often publicly at odds on issues ranging from peace resolutions in the Israel-Gaza war to tax deals for a luxury hotel.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Choose a place that promotes a sense of peace, reflection and open conversation.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Phillip works hard to maintain her peace, including by staying close to home, baking, sometimes with her daughter, making floral arrangements, and living a soft, private life.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for peace
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peace. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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