pacification

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Recent Examples of pacification The enlargement of the U.S. military that accompanied the pacification of rebellious southern whites and the defeat of Native American resistance did not recede once those projects were complete. Zachariah Mampilly, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022 After temporary pacification, what? Charles Austin Beard, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 Then my rationalizing self began the coverup, pacification. Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 26 July 2021 As inflation soared, Mr. Khiem invoked economic austerity measures and greater pacification efforts. BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2021 See All Example Sentences for pacification
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Noun
  • Behind the set of double doors protecting the visiting locker room, the silence was so noticeable that conversations among players, owners and coaches could be nearly whispered — until Chris defensive star Chris Jones interrupted the tranquility.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The now-sports broadcaster said he was drawn to this part of this world due to its sense of tranquility.
    TJ Macias, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Warm walnut and striking Arabescato Corchia marble paired with blue, grey, and ocean tones to create a sense of calm.
    Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • With over 2,360 hours of sunshine per year and high air quality, Melbourne ranked as another strong choice for travelers seeking calm amid city life.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Combining wool for softness and rayon for lasting quality, the Haren rug brings serenity to your space—the subtle texture almost reminds us of a zen garden.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Shortly after midnight, the burners remember, their serenity was interrupted by a group of law enforcement officers who entered the camp to ask questions.
    Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Or escape completely from the fray and bask in the quiet of the adults-only Hibiscus Pool or the 50,000-square-foot spa, the largest in the state.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • In the quiet between storms, the couple gave ESSENCE a true look into their own reality.
    Essence, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • What sets us apart is this harmony of realness and refinement, where tradition meets sophistication, and where every visit feels like both an indulgence and a homecoming.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The Andante cantabile offers benevolence tinged with shadow, its harmonies turning suddenly ominous.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025

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“Pacification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacification. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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