as in conciliatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
sent his girlfriend flowers as a propitiatory gesture for a date gone sour
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Adjective
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Anthropic appears to be trying to cool the tensions with the Pentagon, with Amodei striking a more conciliatory note in the most recent statement.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026 -
After initially trying to strike a conciliatory tone, Iran's security forces cracked down amid an internet blackout.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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McTeigue created subtle variations on the mask so that V could look slightly more sinister or benevolent depending on the lighting.—
Matthew Huff,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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The primary seller gets to look benevolent, having kept prices low for fans.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The brand’s signature ingredient—thermal spring water from the French town La Roche-Posay—is also present in the formula, bringing a soothing touch.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Some soothing music or a chill podcast could be the best companion for productivity.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The bias toward gold producers helped propel the Toronto index to record after record last year, but 2026’s dynamics haven’t been as kind.—
Melissa Shin,
Bloomberg,
19 Mar. 2026
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Bachelor Nation is no stranger to drama but the last twelve months have not been kind to the long-running ABC franchise.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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No need to be under the weather to enjoy this warm and comforting soup.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Enter Atralia’s matcha latte, which is a comforting gourmand.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Things were relatively peaceful until my remarriage, which sent my ex over the edge.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Even in this usually peaceful beach town, where Republicans significantly outnumber Democrats, some have had enough.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Propitiatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propitiatory. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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