as in placatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
eased the tension with conciliatory remarks
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Recent Examples of conciliatory
But he’s struck a more conciliatory tone recently as Amazon and other tech companies seek to improve their relationship with the incoming president.
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Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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
Again in 2024, Trump aggressively tossed aside imperatives of traditional campaigns — such as striking a more conciliatory tone to try to win over moderate and nonpartisan voters.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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
Again in 2024, Trump aggressively tossed aside imperatives of traditional campaigns — such as striking a more conciliatory tone to try to win over moderate and nonpartisan voters.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciliatory
Adjective
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For a soothing, restorative dinner post-cocktails, try MaMou.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Digestive Conditions Ginger is widely known for its soothing effects on the stomach.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Centuries ago, the seemingly benevolent alien race Oankali intervened in humanity's fateful hours, saving the remaining survivors and putting them in a deep sleep aboard their spaceship.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The June Foray Award for significant and benevolent impact was given to the non-profit organization Women in Animation for its work advocating for gender equality and inclusion in the industry.—
Terry Flores,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Twenty-six percent favor it, with 23% supporting a peaceful acquisition and 3% supporting the potential use of force.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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The film centers around a family of mice who are busy with holiday preparations in their cozy countryside home — until a human city family arrives, looking for a peaceful escape from their daily life.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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After Sister Mary Thomas spoke, each sister admitted to personal failures, apologized for slights, and thanked others for kind gestures—demonstrating the humility required for communal living.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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One person, however, who definitely didn’t have kind things to say online after the incident was President Donald Trump, who also attended the game Sunday.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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Their latest, limited-edition scent is called Sanctuary and lifts inspiration from Palo Santo, a small town along the pacific coast of Mexico.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Meanwhile, this one is gentle and nourishing on the delicate skin and maintains skin elasticity and barrier protection.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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Druid Ridge Cemetery is known for its parklike setting that includes a duck pond, woods and gentle hills.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Conciliatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliatory. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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