as in diplomacy
the ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them
with supreme tact, Isabel suggested to her neighbor that her flower garden was probably not the best place for his dog to use as a bathroom
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Recent Examples of tact
Following in the tire marks of the F40 was no easy task, so the 1995 Ferrari F50 took a slightly different tact.
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Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
And, as this season further proved, plenty of tact.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
Summer is hot and sweaty, so this waterproof formula that keeps makeup in tact for 36 hours is a no-brainer.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
Michael approaches the Khachaturians with tact and sensitivity.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tact
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
And, as this season further proved, plenty of tact.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
Summer is hot and sweaty, so this waterproof formula that keeps makeup in tact for 36 hours is a no-brainer.
—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
Michael approaches the Khachaturians with tact and sensitivity.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tact
Noun
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Tehran concluded that American diplomacy can serve as cover for the next attack.
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Presidents have often used the Camp David compound, built in 1938, as a venue for diplomacy with foreign leaders.
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Post set the gold standard for manners and social behavior for generations of Americans, social graces still valued and taught today.
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Remember that coughing and sneezing without a mask is considered very bad manners, as is attempting to board a train at the last minute and potentially causing a late departure.
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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
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In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel-roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.
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Jacie Prieto Lopez, LA28’s vice president of communications and public affairs, said in a statement that her organization is pleased to forward the agreement to the council for consideration.
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According to data from Sports Business Classroom, some cash consideration offerings in transactions alongside players ran well into the multimillion-dollar range.
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“Tact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tact. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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