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as in pacific
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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Recent Examples of peaceful
My sleep has been even more peaceful with this storage bed.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
In Tokyo, travelers can explore the bustling neighborhoods of Shibuya, Harajuku, and Shinjuku, admire cutting-edge architecture, stroll through peaceful Japanese gardens, and experience vibrant nightlife without worrying about personal safety.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The new mediators Qatar, which won its independence from the United Kingdom in 1971, wove in mediation and peaceful resolution of international disputes into its 2004 constitution and emphasized it as a pillar of its foreign policy.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
This is rich coming from a president who deployed the National Guard, uninvited and unwelcome, into several states to suppress the mostly peaceful protests of Americans against his administration.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026
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Courtesy: Apple Apple on Tuesday sent invites to the media and analysts for a launch event at its campus on September 9 at 10 A.M pacific time.—
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My late grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, served in the pacific campaign.—
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The News reported last year that some nonviolent meth offenders prosecuted in North Texas are serving decades in prison.—
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Per House Enrolled Act 1285, schools need to have made sure at least one employee present during the school year has received nonviolent crisis intervention training.—
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The lightweight fabric is also quiet, so you won’t be awoken from crinkling material.—
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The family settled in a quiet residential street of older homes and multifamily buildings, some front porches festooned with pride flags still twinkling with holiday lights.—
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In Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man, a tranquil church becomes the scene of a shocking (and seemingly impossible) murder.—
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The Corn Islands Flung more than 40 miles off the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua, the Corn Islands have long been spoken of by in-the-know travelers looking for a truly tranquil escape.—
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Opposite a serene Rooney Mara and a raging Claire Foy, Buckley is a lone dissenting voice in Sarah Polley’s heart-wrenching portrait of a group of women and girls in an isolated Mennonite colony who are debating how to respond to a series of brutal attacks from the men in their community.—
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The serene pool and hot tub area is no different, decorated with native plants and nestled into the landscape; the walls encasing the pool deck are a nearly identical hue to the surrounding mountains.—
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A number of officials recently expressed support for Japan’s nuclear possession, which has led to criticism from Japanese atomic bomb survivors and other pacifist groups.—
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The reports come as Tokyo and Beijing continue to deteriorate over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's statement last month that a military blockade of Taiwan could necessitate military intervention under Japan's pacifist constitution.—
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Instead, the United States should continue to take no position on the ultimate outcome of cross-strait differences, insisting only on a peaceable process.—
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If peaceable trading isn't your dream, consider the corsair life, pillaging other ships for their precious cargo.—
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The property is ideal for late arrivals, early departures, or long layovers, and turns an airport stay into a restful, stress-free travel experience.—
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Wishing you all a restful day and a beautiful start to the new year!—
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“Peaceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaceful. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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