as in tranquillity
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Recent Examples of pacification
After temporary pacification, what?
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Charles Austin Beard, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022
As governor, Sandoval entrusted Nayarit’s pacification to his acting attorney general, Edgar Veytia.
—Tim Golden, ProPublica, 8 Dec. 2022
Then my rationalizing self began the coverup, pacification.
—Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 26 July 2021
As inflation soared, Mr. Khiem invoked economic austerity measures and greater pacification efforts.
—BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2021
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Charles Austin Beard, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022
As governor, Sandoval entrusted Nayarit’s pacification to his acting attorney general, Edgar Veytia.
—Tim Golden, ProPublica, 8 Dec. 2022
Then my rationalizing self began the coverup, pacification.
—Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 26 July 2021
As inflation soared, Mr. Khiem invoked economic austerity measures and greater pacification efforts.
—BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacification
Noun
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Residents enjoy the convenience of snow removal, lawn care, and exterior upkeep, allowing more time for entertaining, traveling, and cherishing moments with family and friends—or simply unwinding in the tranquility of their villa.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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Its graceful white blooms bring a sense of tranquility, while its purifying qualities improve your space’s overall atmosphere, helping to alleviate stress.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the meantime, civilian investors need to keep focused on remaining calm and fostering patience while the global politicos negotiate and work out a solution to the global tariff wars.—
Sal Gilbertie,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Joan originally started filming their interaction in the hope of capturing a rare moment of calm in the otherwise hectic life of her young son.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Wellness and serenity are at the forefront of the home, which features the high-tech Delos Super V air purification system.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In Texas, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth leaned into Japanese architectural design styles, embodying simplicity and serenity in a way that exposes visitors to foreign culture and religion.—
Margi Glavovic Nothard,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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The final horn sounded, mercifully, the players shook hands, and the Aztecs shuffled off the floor, through a tunnel and into the quiet of their locker room, their season ending with a whimper instead of a bang.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ting Su; 2024; USA; 10 min Digitizing union newspapers in the quiet of a dark room, a filmmaker reflects on their relationship to labor. David (for now) | Dir.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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But an aircraft's many systems must work in harmony during flight.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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In recent news Fitbit is in the process of giving its app a makeover, potentially to bring it in closer harmony with Google’s house style.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Pacification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacification. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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