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as in pacifist
a person who opposes war or warlike policies
the doves were in favor of using the surplus to improve the nation's schools and not its weapons systems
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as in angel
an innocent or gentle person
he's a dove who wouldn't hurt a fly
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Recent Examples of dove
Local residents include woodpeckers, doves, crows, tawny owls and Little Sparrow Edith Piaf.
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Sadie Stein, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The remaining countryside is sparsely populated, and the pastoral mix of farmlands, marshes and eucalyptus plantations creates an ideal blend of habit for several varieties of game birds to thrive including the tinamou, doves, pigeons and many species of ducks.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The Italian driver then set his sights on putting pressure on Verstappen and looked to be a threat before the Red Bull driver (twice) dove into the pits.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 17 June 2025
With the wind knocking the ball down, the sophomore outfielder dove and extended his glove.
—Brady Oltmans, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
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Sadie Stein, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The remaining countryside is sparsely populated, and the pastoral mix of farmlands, marshes and eucalyptus plantations creates an ideal blend of habit for several varieties of game birds to thrive including the tinamou, doves, pigeons and many species of ducks.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The Italian driver then set his sights on putting pressure on Verstappen and looked to be a threat before the Red Bull driver (twice) dove into the pits.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 17 June 2025
With the wind knocking the ball down, the sophomore outfielder dove and extended his glove.
—Brady Oltmans, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dove
Noun
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American pacifists and civil rights activists A. J. Muste and Bayard Rustin were part of that group.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
2 June 2025
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Bloomsbury included pacifists, conscientious objectors, soldiers, and agents of empire.—
Jenny Noyce,
JSTOR Daily,
14 May 2025
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Early risers will beat beachgoers to find coquinas, false angel wings, conch, murexes, scallops, tulip shells, and more.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Other Estonian angel investors who have previously backed Lightyear also participated in the funding round, including Wise co-founder Taavet Hinrikus, Checkout.com's former Chief Technology Officer Ott Kaukver and Skype founding engineer Jaan Tallinn.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Regular sheep’s wool is insulating and warm, even when wet; however, it’s not designed for performance activities like hiking or running, and tends to be less soft and sometimes itchy.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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The meat appears regularly in accounts of massive cookouts in the 19th century, and smoked lamb or mutton was a favorite at Southern barbecue restaurants until just after World War II, when the consumption of sheep plummeted nationwide.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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In Fitzgerald’s novel, the wealthy socialite who runs down Myrtle escapes all responsibility, while two additional innocents end up dead.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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That’s been another disgraceful indignity visited upon the victims of terrorists: the support on American campuses for those behind attacks on innocents in Israel.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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With different types of fillings—spinach orchard, ricotta or mozzarella, different types of cheese, and meats—chicken, lamb, beef or fish—there are many varieties and styles, from more traditional to more gourmet.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The menu features the classic items that have made Amavi New York so successful: lamb chops with pomegranate molasses and sumac; a whole branzino grilled right at the table with Mediterranean herbs; and the famous lobster pasta, which is tossed with basil and cherry tomatoes.—
Connie Ogle
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Dove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dove. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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