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as in pacifistic
inclined to live in peace and to avoid war
a peaceful tribe that had quietly inhabited these shores for centuries before the arrival of the Europeans
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as in nonviolent
not involving violence or force
UN officials struggled to find a peaceful solution to the troublesome conflict
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a peaceful house, now that the kids are all grown and departed
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a peaceful lake
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
the patient is peaceful and resting comfortably
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peaceful coexistence
friendly coexistence
harmonious coexistence
cooperative coexistence
quiet coexistence
calm coexistence
peaceful means
a peaceful place
peaceful relations
a peaceful solution
a diplomatic solution
a political solution
a nonmilitary solution
a peaceable solution
an amicable solution
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Recent Examples of peaceful
June's enjoying a safe and peaceful life in Alaska with her mom and baby Nichole, while Serena and Noah are similarly thriving at the Canadian settlement that took them in.
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EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Despite its buzzy location, the hotel feels like a peaceful retreat in the middle of the capital city.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, protests against Tesla and Musk have erupted across the country at Tesla dealerships; while some are peaceful, others have included incidents of vandalism.
—Grace Thomas, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful.
—Christopher Bodeen, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Despite its buzzy location, the hotel feels like a peaceful retreat in the middle of the capital city.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, protests against Tesla and Musk have erupted across the country at Tesla dealerships; while some are peaceful, others have included incidents of vandalism.
—Grace Thomas, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful.
—Christopher Bodeen, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaceful
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Chenoweth found that when at least 3.5 per cent of the population participated in nonviolent opposition, movements were largely successful.—
Julia Angwin,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2025
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Rustin was a trusted advisor and mentor to King, helping to refine King’s understanding of nonviolent direct action and introducing him to Gandhian philosophy.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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And in a culture that often asks women to go faster, do more, and present themselves perfectly, the act of cooking something small and lovely—just because—is its own quiet form of resistance.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Today By Paulina Berges Nestled within Okazaki on a quiet residential road, Shinsho-an feels more like a private home than a hotel.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The drinks will also be offered at Outstanding in the Field, which will set its long table for the 10th year in a row in the tranquil hideaway of the VIP Rose Garden.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Select from among hardy and tropical water lilies (Nymphaea) and lotus plants (Nelumbo) for a colorful, yet tranquil addition to your backyard space.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2025
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Hotel is a luxury resort located along the serene mangroves, offering a peaceful escape while still being close to the action of the downtown.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Since then, the Rockefellers have been stewards of this serene stretch of land, donating vast swaths to public use—including the park preserve and the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 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
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Their awards show is today, Saturday, at 12 noon pacific time.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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But the recent vitriol online may threaten the peaceable mood of the campus, particularly when Steve Glinick moves from Rhode Island to his summer home at Chautauqua, where his daughter, Emily Glinick, lives year-round.—
Christopher Maag,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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For decades in the United States, scientists and government officials have coexisted in a mostly peaceable and productive symbiosis.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Experts warn against colors that stimulate the mind and could prevent a restful slumber.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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This nightly routine of slathering on aromatic oils and kneading away tension and worries, prepares the mind and body for a restful sleep.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Damn, again, my woulda, shoulda anger steams beneath a somewhat placid exterior.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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Not that the ostensibly placid 1950s that preceded the anarchic ’60s were nirvana in New York’s Theater District.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Peaceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaceful. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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