pacification

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Recent Examples of pacification This pacification marked, in general terms, the end of the revolutionary phase of the Risorgimento and the beginning of the diplomatic phase. Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026 Leo has emphasized a message of pacification and unity in the church. CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pacification
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Noun
  • Morning Ritual, Street Master Of Photography Gosse Bouma’s work is driven by a quiet pursuit of moments of tranquility in a world that rarely slows down.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Opposite is a floor-to-ceiling window the full length of the bungalow looking out onto sun loungers and your very own tranquillity soaking tub, for intimate bathing under the stars or breakfast in bed while watching the sunrise.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Across the courtyard, a similarly sized group gathers in a large warehouse for a yoga and mindfulness session, sitting cross-legged on their mats as another instructor shares tips on staying focused and remaining calm under pressure.
    Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
  • The dogs can be seen keeping their calm and not panicking at the loud noises.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • His distinct style lies at the intersection of urban geometry and natural elements invoking serenity amidst the chaos of everyday life.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Perhaps the composer dreamed of a future performance like the one in Ojai; his music rejects the nightmare of history and goes in search of ultimate serenity.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • On Saturday afternoon, as tournament leaders played in the quiet of a clearing course and a low-slung sun, train whistles from the Long Island Railroad echoed clear across the land, offering reminders for the few who remained that their ride was leaving.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Venus, our planet of harmony, ventures into the fields of Virgo from July 9 until August 6, and this is a time to be nurturing caregivers in our relationships.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Repeating colors, textures, or plant varieties throughout the landscape helps create harmony.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The province’s right to implement Islamic law was granted by Indonesia’s secular central government around 2005 as part of a peace deal to end a separatist insurgency.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • One prominent Cherokee named Katteuha co-wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, urging him to push for peace between the Native people and settlers.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Of course, their amity turned out to be a time bomb.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
  • His ease in the landscape, practical intelligence, local alliances, and obvious interest offer not just an escape, but one new amity – a true alternative to the abuse she’s endured.
    Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2025

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“Pacification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacification. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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