peacemaking

adjective

Definition of peacemakingnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacemaking
  1. conciliatory
  2. peaceful
  3. soothing
  4. benevolent
  5. disarming
  6. pacific
  7. comforting
  8. calming
Adjective
  • In addition to the settlements, Suno is making conciliatory efforts towards labels.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor, who also challenged McCrory in 2024, also issued a conciliatory statement on Tuesday congratulating Khan on her election victory.
    — Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of conciliatory
Adjective
  • Brits and Portuguese make up the relaxed crowd, and the general vibe is peaceful and quiet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The peaceful demonstration turned violent when the fishermen attacked the floating protesters with poles and spinning propellers, the foundation reported.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of peaceful
Adjective
  • Aloe and Centella asiatica lend soothing benefits, antioxidant-rich green tea defends against environmental stressors, and ceramides support the skin barrier.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Named after the city in Yemen, Singh said the coffee shop will provide a soothing atmosphere, open for everyone, including college students looking for a place to study and friends to gather.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothing
Adjective
  • Supporters of the legislation will argue that their intentions were benevolent and kind.
    — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
  • This is applicable in equal measures to leaders ordinarily deemed benevolent, and those considered destructive.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • These conditions tend to suppress Atlantic hurricane development, whereas the eastern and central Pacific hurricane seasons are typically more active during strong El Niño events.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
Definition of pacific
Adjective
  • Video compilations of Trachtenberg and Panettiere’s characters, Casey Carlyle and Gen Harwood, respectively, started circulating on social media on Monday, with fans noting the film’s comforting feel of nostalgia amid the tragic deaths of its stars.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a perfect contrast of jammy fruit and light, flaky biscuits, delivering a balance of fresh summer flavor and comforting, homemade goodness.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of comforting
Adjective
  • From humorous and whimsical to elegant and calming, the choice is yours.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The best way to make sure your words have a calming effect is to bend down to your child’s eye level, hold their hands in yours, and take a few deep breaths.
    — Francesca Castagnoli, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of calming
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“Peacemaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacemaking. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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