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as in peacefulness
a state without war
after a long and bitter war, the troubled region finally achieved peace
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as in tranquillity
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a light, humorous novel that is good for putting my mind at peace right before I go to sleep
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the eerie peace after a tornado
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as in harmony
peaceful coexistence
can't we all just live in peace?
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Recent Examples of peace
Across the country, couples with opposing political views are figuring out how to keep the peace, staying quiet about politics in public while holding on to their own views in private.
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Erin Coulehan, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024
Check Out The Wildlife Enjoy some peace and quiet and the area’s unique ecosystem at Weeks Bay Preserve.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Trump's longtime public praise of Putin and past impeachment linked to Ukraine prompts concern in Kyiv, as do his proposals for a quick peace settlement that may hand Moscow control of swaths of eastern Ukraine and block Kyiv from future NATO membership.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
While your relationship with your daughter-in-law has changed, this logistical question offers you the opportunity to tie up some emotional loose ends and part with peace.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Erin Coulehan, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024
Check Out The Wildlife Enjoy some peace and quiet and the area’s unique ecosystem at Weeks Bay Preserve.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Trump's longtime public praise of Putin and past impeachment linked to Ukraine prompts concern in Kyiv, as do his proposals for a quick peace settlement that may hand Moscow control of swaths of eastern Ukraine and block Kyiv from future NATO membership.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
While your relationship with your daughter-in-law has changed, this logistical question offers you the opportunity to tie up some emotional loose ends and part with peace.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
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Katie’s voice was strong and clear enough to cut through even the harmonies.Charlie Mason, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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The soaring harmonies on the chorus, the nasty edge to the bass line, the way the horns add sizzle to an already piping-hot track; these are all the indelible hallmarks of Jones’ work.Elias Leight, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Testers also praised the stability provided by the mid-stiff, high-grade poplar core, which is reinforced by nose-to-tail carbon stringers.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Strength training, such as lifting weights, helps with stability and flexibility, which reduces the risk of falling.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Your body and brain will appreciate the reset, and your well-being and serenity will return the favor.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The film begins in bucolic enough fashion, with a close-up of a baby crib mobile that might suggest peaceful nights and mornings in which a child is lulled into serenity.Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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These technical advancements serve to further enhance the ease of operating Vespas.Josh Max, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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With its portability, ease of use, and fun customization options, the Kodak Step Slim is a fantastic companion for anyone who loves photography or creating on-the-go memories.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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Returning to the island at the end of a busy day and experiencing a rare quiet that’s almost impossible to to find in New York—even for someone who’s lived there for over a decade.Laura Parker, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Yaeji's With a Hammer takes one idea—namely, the volcano of rage that bubbled up inside the Korean-American artist during the quiet of the pandemic—and studies it from every angle.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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