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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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The larger point being made, very much in harmony with Matthew Walker’s theory of human nightly emotional processing, is that our dreams are what Jandial calls thought experiments.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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While this may result in short-term harmony, the child will eventually end up sleep-deprived and unable to focus in class.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The company said the XB-1 demonstrator validates many of the key technologies that will be incorporated into Overture, including carbon-fiber composites, digital stability augmentation, and supersonic intakes.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
28 Jan. 2025
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While the process of making perovskite is cheaper and faster, the material is hard to mass-produce because of its low durability and stability.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes,
28 Jan. 2025
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Think of the serenity and Belle Epoque styling of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc meeting the sophistication and exclusivity of the Hermitage Monte-Carlo rolled into a superyacht.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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For serenity and spiritual attunement A stunning crystal known for its serene properties, celestite makes a perfect companion for Aquarius’ peace of mind.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Many of these flower delivery services also offer subscriptions, for ease.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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By combining the ease of traditional financial products with the security of decentralized custody, these structures offer institutions a more efficient and resilient way to gain bitcoin exposure.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
20 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 1 Feb. 2025.
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