as in tranquillity
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Recent Examples of pacification
As governor, Sandoval entrusted Nayarit’s pacification to his acting attorney general, Edgar Veytia.
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Tim Golden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 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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Tim Golden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 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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Enhance your backyard's sense of tranquility and boost wildlife value with aquatic plants and lush landscaping around your pond.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs, and a high-stakes investigation unfolds.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Or perhaps lean into the calm at a bed-and-breakfast, like the Johnson House Inn.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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Adidas Originals And Wales Bonner Launch Their Newest Collection adidas Originals and Wales Bonner reunite to unveil their Spring/Summer 2025 collection, drawing inspiration from the intersection of city life and coastal calm.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Here, serenity and wellness are key to the whole experience, offering privacy amid nature and a spa with treatments centered around Maya traditions and the sea, and bespoke wellness retreats tailored individually.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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As her gala gets closer and Devon burrows deeper into the house’s orbit, Michaela’s ominous serenity cracks into something a bit more human.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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From the misty hills of Harpers Ferry to the cosmic quiet of Green Bank, here’s how to explore one of the country’s most underrated summer destinations from east to west.—
West Virginia Tourism Office,
AFAR Media,
9 May 2025
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In the quiet of his private room, Trinita shares a painful memory of her past.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Ten of Cups signals joy, connection, and harmony in your personal life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Marinated for days in a delicate blend of sweet white miso, sake, and mirin, the dish embodies chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s philosophy of simplicity and harmony.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Pacification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacification. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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