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noun

Synonym Chooser

How is the word address different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of address are poise, savoir faire, and tact. While all these words mean "skill and grace in dealing with others," address stresses dexterity and grace in dealing with new and trying situations and may imply success in attaining one's ends.

brought it off with remarkable address

When would poise be a good substitute for address?

While in some cases nearly identical to address, poise may imply both tact and address but stresses self-possession and ease in meeting difficult situations.

answered the accusations with unruffled poise

When is savoir faire a more appropriate choice than address?

Although the words savoir faire and address have much in common, savoir faire is likely to stress worldly experience and a sure awareness of what is proper or expedient.

the savoir faire of a seasoned traveler

When might tact be a better fit than address?

The synonyms tact and address are sometimes interchangeable, but tact implies delicate and considerate perception of what is appropriate.

questions showing a lack of tact

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of address
Verb
Indiana’s lieutenant governor repeatedly addressed redistricting, immigration and education funding during a packed town hall session in Merrillville. Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025 This project not only helped individuals build financial stability but also strengthened our local economy by addressing skill gaps. Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Maybe stand in front of a big tree, instead of in a spot where your house address is visible. Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025 If your email address, phone number, or even past passwords are floating around on data broker sites, criminals have more tools to impersonate you or trick you into revealing more. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for address
Recent Examples of Synonyms for address
Verb
  • Brian Cotter when sworn in years ago: New Pueblo County coroner brings change What agency is handling the Pueblo coroner case?
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
  • My wife was impressed by how Tennesseans handled the temperatures seemingly without issue.
    Tobis Heimbach, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Early economist Adam Smith devoted the last chapter of his famous Wealth of Nations (1776) to the topic of sovereign default.
    Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Martin devoted her energy to integrate Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163.
    Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Residents should continue to contact 211 to report damage, Mintz said.
    Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In judging the policy implications of his Jackson Hole speech, two additional phrases are key.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speech is displayed on a television as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Aug. 22, 2025 in New York City.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The opportunity lies in integration: Connecting onboarding, monitoring, regulatory data and transaction signals into a unified view of merchant behavior.
    Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • When the cause of the dangerous behavior is found to be an underlying mental illness, medical help can be imposed under the law, even without the agreement of the sick person.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The fire crew has managed to contain none of the blaze by Friday evening.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • In July, the House Appropriations Committee approved a 25% cut in the agency’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which helps states manage wastewater infrastructure to ensure the cleanliness of waterways.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This warning applies to Buffalo and Trempealeau counties.
    Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • If Benbrook raises its CRS score, additional discounts would apply.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Regional politics reporter Erin Glynn can be reached at eglynn@enquirer.com, @ee_glynn on X or @eringlynn on Bluesky.
    Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
  • She can be reached at 608-320-3535 or jvanegeren@gannett.com.
    Jessica Van Egeren, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/address. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.

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