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as in peaceful
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
as a pacific gesture, we invited our feuding neighbors to our backyard barbecue
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as in pacifist
inclined to live in peace and to avoid war
a pacific nation that has managed to remain neutral even during times of world conflict
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Recent Examples of pacific
Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.
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Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Choose between two rich colors: pacific blue or yarrow gold.
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Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2024
Because roughly half the population there are Seventh-Day Adventists, and their interpretation of the Bible in regards to eating animals is a pacific one.
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Danny Palumbo / The Takeout,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2024
Mexico's pacific coast will be the first location in continental North America to experience totality, which will occur at about 11:07 a.m. PDT, according to NASA.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2024
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Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Choose between two rich colors: pacific blue or yarrow gold.
—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2024
Because roughly half the population there are Seventh-Day Adventists, and their interpretation of the Bible in regards to eating animals is a pacific one.
—
Danny Palumbo / The Takeout,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2024
Mexico's pacific coast will be the first location in continental North America to experience totality, which will occur at about 11:07 a.m. PDT, according to NASA.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacific
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City officials have repeatedly said the overwhelming majority of those celebrations have been peaceful.
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Rocheport is a historic Missouri River village known for its wineries, walkable downtown, and peaceful small-town atmosphere.
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One consequence of the ensuing wars was the emergence of a new, anti-sectarian, pacifist element in Dutch religious life.
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Pumphrey's circumstances may have led him away from his pacifist roots, White says.
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Trump reverses on housing bill Republican senators were eager for a conciliatory meeting with the president after escalating tensions in recent weeks.
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Republican senators were eager for a conciliatory meeting with the president after escalating tensions in recent weeks.
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On the other side, the plumbing is being pushed toward neutral ground.
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For a more understated look, classic French tips, neutral ombré, and sheer pink designs offer a polished finish without feeling too bold.
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The teaser also offers glimpses of Vincent Lindon as Jean Valjean, the ex-convict who rebuilds his life as a benevolent industrialist, and Tahar Rahim as Inspector Javert, Valjean’s relentless nemesis.
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Even though there are other siblings in the Fak family that make an appearance on The Bear, these brothers take center stage for their occasional quarreling and their benevolent behavior toward each other.
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The space has a dramatic 28-foot Palladian rotunda, a saltwater soaking tub, a sauna, a steam room and a wall of water that creates a soothing, flowing sound.
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That leaves us with smart solutions and savvy helpers that are specifically designed to minimize the heat, remove stuffiness, and provide soothing, cooling relief.
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Inside is super-clean and nice, and the servers were very kind and attentive.
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The two brothers have had nothing but kind things to say about each other, and have managed to fend off any chatter about a sibling rivalry.
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Its anti-aging moisturizer also uses hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, and peptides to complement the retinol and round out the smoothing, calming, strengthening, and hydrating benefits.
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That might mean slipping on an eye mask, starting a calming podcast, and sipping water or herbal tea.
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“Pacific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacific. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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