as in conciliatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
small conciliating acts designed to win the trust of the new neighbors
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as in reconciling
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
it will be hard to conciliate the views of labor and management regarding health benefits
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as in appeasing
to lessen the anger or agitation of
a principal trying to conciliate the parents who did not receive their tickets to the graduation ceremonies
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Adjective
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Meanwhile, Moscow has welcomed Trump's more conciliatory tone.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025 -
But even then, some of the talk is witty and instructive, building toward a resolution that, if not happy, feels conciliatory and hard-earned, while true to its characters’ flaws and vanities.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2024
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Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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According to Atlas Obscura, also on Christmas Eve, some families believe in appeasing the nisser—barn-dwelling house elves that are said to help residents survive tough winters—and many children continue to leave a bowl of risengrød, or sweet porridge, for the folkloric creatures.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Secret Societies and the Fight for Black Freedom Dating to the pre-Revolutionary era, mutual aid and benevolent societies supported Black Americans and the fight for civil rights and justice.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Feb. 2025
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Steves, with his impeccable recommendations, sensible budgeting options, and gently corny prose style, has served as the benevolent fairy godfather on more than one trip for me.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The best facial massager for you will be the one that not only targets your primary skin-care concerns but also offers a soothing moment of self-care, keeping you coming back for more.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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The scents are typically designed to smell soothing and sophisticated.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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Despite the canine appearing to be asleep, her owner hinted that this peaceful nap was nothing but an act.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Vatican said the pope had a peaceful night and left his bed to sit in an armchair on Wednesday.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Their latest, limited-edition scent is called Sanctuary and lifts inspiration from Palo Santo, a small town along the pacific coast of Mexico.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
3 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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“Conciliating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliating. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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