PEACEMAKING Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

peacemaking

adjective

Definition of peacemaking

as in conciliatory

tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility efforts at peacemaking overtures in the region have largely been ignored by both warring parties

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Adjective

Adams, usually so conciliatory, plainly voices her disgust with the unethical Mexican clinic which gave McQueen false hope, and side-eyes his late-in-life turn to Christianity.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
For her part, the polarizing Molokoane — who has faced calls for her resignation from industry bodies — struck a conciliatory tone in Durban.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of conciliatory

Adjective

But this month, the most violent demonstrations in years — and tough policing — have raised concern about riots overshadowing hundreds of thousands of peaceful demonstrators marching against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
As for the suites, the highlight is their private terraces, peaceful havens from which to admire, paradoxically, the urban whirlwind swirling below.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of peaceful

Adjective

The recipe calls for plenty of seaweed, rich in nourishing minerals, and is deeply soothing and hydrating.

— Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Cool lighting can appear brighter and attention-grabbing, but warm lighting is more soothing on the eyes.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of soothing

Adjective

Larger-than-life Halloween celebrations rise up every October like the Great Pumpkin (or a benevolent spooky spirit or two) to captivate visitors with parades, caramel apples, costume contests, and more.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026
Promotional images and films conjured a playful, adaptable and benevolent house — plastic as the building block of family happiness.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of benevolent

Adjective

This will be both disarming and believable, allowing your daughter to propose times that are both far off and inconvenient.

— Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022
Then check out the work of Danielle Perez, who delivers jokes about the heaviest of subjects with a breezy openness that’s totally disarming.

— Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2021

Definition of disarming

Adjective

The majority of the industry’s bycatch is jellyfish, pacific cod, and squid.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
National Aquarium cams The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, operates a series of cameras of marine animals, including reef sharks, jellyfish and fish in a Pacific coral reef.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026

Definition of pacific

Adjective

The meals here strike a strong balance between comforting and elevated, and all ingredients are locally sourced.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
In a city where change is constant — especially in the food and beverage scene — Charlotte’s classic restaurants are among the most beloved places to gather with family and friends or stop in for a comforting bite to eat.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of comforting

Adjective

The calming, tone-on-tone abstract paintings upstairs and downstairs are by the British painter Susan Gunn.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
While tree hugging isn’t typically my thing, the experience was unexpectedly grounding and deeply calming.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of calming

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