Synonyms

at peace

Idioms

In a state of agreement or friendliness, not at strife or war; also, in a state of inner harmony or quiet. For example, Whatever their disagreements, Mexico and Belize have remained at peace, or In his last illness he seemed finally to be at peace with himself. [1300s]

Example Sentences

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“Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace,” Mary Cosby wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

He felt at peace, free of care and still slightly dozy from his nap.

From Literature

"She was at peace. She sang until she went to sleep."

From Barron's

“The country is at peace,” Sheinbaum told reporters at her daily news conference in Mexico City.

From Los Angeles Times

She also has no hopes the war will end soon, which would allow her to give birth in a country at peace.

From BBC

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