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as in pacific
inclined to live in peace and to avoid war
a peaceful tribe that had quietly inhabited these shores for centuries before the arrival of the Europeans
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as in nonviolent
not involving violence or force
UN officials struggled to find a peaceful solution to the troublesome conflict
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a peaceful house, now that the kids are all grown and departed
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a peaceful lake
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
the patient is peaceful and resting comfortably
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Recent Examples of peaceful
Jews have been firebombed at peaceful protests in Boulder, and mowed down with cars in New York.
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Gayle Pearlstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, her peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
In more peaceful times, the space under the Dizengoff Center, a mall in Tel Aviv, is simply a parking garage.
—Heidi Levine, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2026
Covering over 20,000 acres with open waterways, this lake is perfect for high-energy sports, such as water skiing, yet quieter areas allow for more peaceful activities like paddleboarding, sailing, and canoeing.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
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Gayle Pearlstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, her peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
In more peaceful times, the space under the Dizengoff Center, a mall in Tel Aviv, is simply a parking garage.
—Heidi Levine, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2026
Covering over 20,000 acres with open waterways, this lake is perfect for high-energy sports, such as water skiing, yet quieter areas allow for more peaceful activities like paddleboarding, sailing, and canoeing.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaceful
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Olivier tried successfully to get the reader to understand how a gentle, pacific young man could come to kill more than a thousand people, and so capturing the tone and empathetic portrayal not only of Simo Häyhä and his colleagues but also of the often-bewildered Russian soldiers was essential.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Courtesy: Apple Apple on Tuesday sent invites to the media and analysts for a launch event at its campus on September 9 at 10 A.M pacific time.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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United Farm Workers aims to empower migrant workers through nonviolent tactics to have livable wages and safe working conditions.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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Remembered as a global symbol of nonviolent resistance, King continues to inspire movements for justice and equality.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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Aside from some quiet complaints about the NCAA’s COVID-19 protocols for people sitting around the court, no one offered anything other than positive reviews.—
Mac Engel
March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Despite her difficult start, Kaiko has since been recovering in her new home, with the viral video capturing a quiet but significant milestone—her first night sleeping indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Most guests inevitably gravitated to the serene main lobby called the Executive Lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Her pieces – at once serene, vivid, geometric and even ominous – invite audiences into that experimentation.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Japan deployed its first long-range cruise missiles at a military camp, pushing the limits of the country’s pacifist stance.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Japan’s pacifist postwar constitution imposes strict limits on the use of force.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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With no discernable reason beyond intimidation, Hasner approved this staggering waste of taxpayer funds, stifling the First Amendment right of peaceable assembly.—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Military experts and Iran scholars say that airstrikes alone are unlikely to transform the Islamic republic into a peaceable, democratic country.—
Doyle McManus,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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For South Florida residents dealing with the particular blend of heat, humidity and urban noise that can make restful sleep elusive, the approach requires nothing more than a phone or speaker on a nightstand.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Physically, comfortable furnishings round out the restful bedroom experience.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Peaceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaceful. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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