as in placatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
eased the tension with conciliatory remarks
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Recent Examples of conciliatory
Democratic leaders have come under criticism from within, some for pushing the party too far left, and others for appearing too conciliatory toward Trump, and a number who have felt disillusioned with its agenda have left the party entirely to either identify as independent or as a Republican.
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
In contrast, Lee hails from a political party that has historically taken a more conciliatory approach to South Korea’s autocratic neighbor.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Editors’ Picks In his campaign, Mr. O’Connor, 40, pledged a more conciliatory approach toward powerful institutions like universities and health care companies and real estate developers.
—Billy Witz, New York Times, 21 May 2025
To that end, whether or not this meeting was an outlier or a turning point signaling that Trump will take a more conciliatory tone with world leaders remains to be seen.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 11 May 2025
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
In contrast, Lee hails from a political party that has historically taken a more conciliatory approach to South Korea’s autocratic neighbor.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Editors’ Picks In his campaign, Mr. O’Connor, 40, pledged a more conciliatory approach toward powerful institutions like universities and health care companies and real estate developers.
—Billy Witz, New York Times, 21 May 2025
To that end, whether or not this meeting was an outlier or a turning point signaling that Trump will take a more conciliatory tone with world leaders remains to be seen.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciliatory
Adjective
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She was dressed in a conservative suit and low heels and in her soothing but authoritative voice reminded me of a flight attendant delivering in-flight instructions.—
Lisa Pratta
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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There’s nothing more soothing… or surprisingly loud.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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One benevolent man took out his phone and pulled up the CBS app to stream the show on the smallest of screen as tens of people watched over his shoulder.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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We Christians are sometimes tempted to consider the commitment to love our neighbor in sentimental ways, as a warm feeling in the heart, but nothing more binding than benevolent feelings toward another.—
Rick Fry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Iran says its uranium enrichment program is for peaceful purposes.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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The White House on Thursday, however, said Trump supports peaceful protesters.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Paris favors the kinder appellation: The Holy Trinity.—
Jeff Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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Instead, little Celeste spends her days with a kind guardian robot.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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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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Their awards show is today, Saturday, at 12 noon pacific time.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What soon follows is a gradual, gentle introduction to a wide ensemble of characters with torrid histories — which is to say, falling-outs over drag show disagreements — as zombie mayhem slowly creeps in through the corners of the frame.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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The finish is medium-length, clean, and refreshing with a lingering gentle warmth and a smooth aftertaste.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Conciliatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliatory. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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