sing and dance to celebrate peace; describe peaceful prosperity or whitewashing
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to sing and dance to celebrate peace; (fig.) to celebrate or describe a time of peace and prosperity
Used to describe flourishing, peaceful eras or celebratory atmospheres. Often carries a positive or neutral connotation when describing genuine prosperity.
In these peaceful and prosperous times, people live and work in contentment, enjoying happy and fulfilling lives.
The evening party was filled with singing and dancing, and the guests enjoyed themselves to the fullest, not dispersing until late at night.
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The era described in the history books was one of peace and prosperity, a veritable golden age.
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to put up a facade of peace and prosperity; to whitewash over problems to create a false appearance of peace
derogatoryUsed pejoratively to criticize superficial stability that masks underlying social problems or injustices. Often implies self-deception or political hypocrisy.
On the surface, it appeared to be a time of peace and prosperity, but in reality, the common people suffered hardship and voices of discontent were everywhere.
The rulers whitewashed over the problems, creating false displays of peace and prosperity everywhere.
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We must not look only at the superficial appearance of peace and prosperity while ignoring the serious problems that exist at the bottom of society.