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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
The juvenile was charged with second-degree threatening and second-degree breach of peace.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
Yet ultimately, any peace will require a moral foundation as well as a geopolitical one.
—Nicholas Kristof, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Among those chief executives who are expected at the inauguration, is Rene Haas, Arm’s C.E.O. But Microsoft’s chief, Satya Nadella, will be in Switzerland.
War and peace: With a fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, all eyes are on whether Trump can sufficiently stabilize the region.
—Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Not only have Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos made peace with the president-elect.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 18 Jan. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
Yet ultimately, any peace will require a moral foundation as well as a geopolitical one.
—Nicholas Kristof, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Among those chief executives who are expected at the inauguration, is Rene Haas, Arm’s C.E.O. But Microsoft’s chief, Satya Nadella, will be in Switzerland.
War and peace: With a fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, all eyes are on whether Trump can sufficiently stabilize the region.
—Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Not only have Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos made peace with the president-elect.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
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Charles’ devotion to the soulful folk-rock and delicate harmonies of McGwyer Mortimer is almost religious.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025
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The camera lingers in close-up on faces of different ages, backgrounds and ethnicities together showing the harmony of cohabitation that different governments, racist traditions and customs tried to end.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
31 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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While at the charity, the Princess of Wales was at ease with children during the visit, including taking part in making a handprint with 4-year-old Maggie, whose 12-year-old brother Felix was at the hospice with his parents and two sisters.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Perched comfortably by a fireplace on a mid-century modern couch surrounded by views of 57th Street and Central Park on the invitation-only VIP 10th floor of the Landmark flagship in New York City, Tiffany & Co. CEO Anthony Ledru seemed perfectly at ease.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
31 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 9 Feb. 2025.
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