as in conciliatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
a placatory effort to improve relations with the townspeople, who were upset about the wild campus parties
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Adjective
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Despite the Tuesday statement, the California governor also released a more conciliatory statement Monday shortly after Trump’s swearing in, referencing the president’s pending visit in response to the fires.—
Zack Budryk,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025 -
The group touts its record of promoting education for girls of all ages, albeit with classes segregated by gender. Since taking Damascus, Syria’s rebels have adopted a markedly conciliatory tone.—
Delaney Simon,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There are few things more soothing than popping a gummy and lying down for a 90-minute massage.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
The Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2025
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Much research has gone into this field, with the AKC suggesting that classical, reggae, and soft rock music appear to be the most soothing for dogs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But what seems like a benevolent act smells a lot like a transparent bribe to purchase more U.S. defense investment.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Belarusian news media have been spinning the pardons, which have been officially announced, though mostly without naming inmates or providing details, as a benevolent act by Mr. Lukashenko.—
Nataliya Vasilyeva,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Check out our full guide on how to be kinder to yourself.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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Threats to respond in kind Representatives for the Mexican and Canadian governments were not immediately available for comment when contacted by CNBC, although both nations have previously pledged to respond to tariffs with measures of their own.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Placatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placatory. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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