dialogue

noun

ˈdī-ə-ˌlȯg How to pronounce dialogue (audio)
variants also dialog
Definition of dialoguenext
1
as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue calling for an international dialogue on human rights

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2
as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people coworkers having a short dialogue about politics at the watercooler before heading back to work

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Recent Examples of dialogue At the core of the book is a dialogue between the first-person narrator, Thomas More, and the seafaring philosopher Raphael Hythlodaeus. — Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026 Loose lips sink ships The dialog was like a game of 20 questions. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026 Accountability should create an opportunity for reflection, dialogue and progress. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Conversational stewardship means intentionally caring for the quality of the group’s dialogue. — Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business Review, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dialogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
  1. discussion
  2. conversation
  3. consultation
  4. converse
  5. debate
  6. exchange
  7. consult
  8. discourse
Noun
  • Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, told CNN the water cuts to his state take into account previous discussions and recommendations between the three downstream states.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Legislators have held private discussions about possible changes throughout the year.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • Luann patiently attempts to explain that the women don’t like being lectured to about their business affairs, only for Vicki to abruptly answer a phone call mid-conversation.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Part of you may want retreat, while another part feels pulled toward a trip, conversation, or bigger idea.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of conversation
Noun
  • Agency representatives stated that local government consultations will conclude before the final developers are chosen.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Jo Malone clients can book in-store consultations or consult the brand’s AI Scent Advisor to play matchmaker.
    — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of consultation
Noun
  • In her Arizona projects, Lerner says the front is becoming an extension of how people enjoy their morning coffee, move through the day, converse with neighbors in the evening, and relax before going indoors.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • So, Toney and Ulbrich converse and decide what’s best for the defense, and more specifically within Toney’s passing-centric jurisdiction, what’s best for the secondary and back seven in coverage.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of converse
Noun
  • The issue has reanimated a decades-old debate over protectionism within the cattle industry.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Friday's hanging was the first by Takaichi's government and took place during a parliamentary recess — a move criticized as a tactic to avoid public debate.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of debate
Noun
  • Students who took the stand described a heated exchange over Anthony’s refusal on a rainy spring day to leave a tent that belonged to Metcalf’s team.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The exchange's strength is not only limited to IPOs, Chan pointed out, but also follow-on offerings.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of exchange
Noun
  • Noam Lupu does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
    — Nicholas Carnes, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Mindy Leffler developed the Duchenne Video Assessment, used in Capricor’s Phase 3 study, and consults on its data.
    — Mindy Leffler, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of consult
Noun
  • The sporting events also raise questions about how fandom and favors can complicate civil discourse.
    — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
  • While the action has generated valid discourse on whether watermarking is a good idea, or whether the specific technical method used by Anthropic is the right one, that is not the focus here.
    — Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of discourse

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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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