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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
Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York assessed the challenge that Donald Trump has to deal with on the economy, one of two major factors the president promised to address ahead of the 2024 election. Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2025 This article is part of The Times’ equity reporting initiative, funded by the James Irvine Foundation, exploring the challenges facing low-income workers and the efforts being made to address California’s economic divide. Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
Identity theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number, phone number and email address and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025 The email headers in question showed that the emails were sent to a no-reply address and were then being forwarded to a mailing list that contained the addresses of the victims in the sting. Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for address
Recent Examples of Synonyms for address
Verb
  • So, figuring out how to handle undoing was the first challenge.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
  • The company heavily invested in AI to handle customer service inquiries, process transactions, and optimize its operations.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Verb
  • The key to successfully bringing family into the C-suite is devoting time and training them and moving each of them up over time.
    Ray Titus, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • The Beavers appear more willing to devote every dollar possible to winning on the field during the Pac-12's transition.
    Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • Now the decision of whether or not to contact Anne was merely a type of responsibility, an intrusion.
    Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
  • Last October, the CIA released a text video with step-by-step instructions in Chinese on how to securely contact the agency online.
    Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • After Michelle Wolf's controversial monologue in 2018 received mixed reviews from critics, the WHCA chose historian Ron Chernow to present a speech the following year.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
  • In addition to agencies like Jacob’s Ladder, which provides speech and occupational services, there were attorneys and a representative from the Social Security office there to address questions.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Prosecutors were aiming to bring their own expert: Dr. James W. Crosby, a retired sheriff’s lieutenant and canine behavior consultant.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 May 2025
  • Clinton’s presidency was dogged with accusations of unethical behavior and extramarital affairs.
    Chris Lamb, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
Verb
  • Deacon said Slimane, who left the creative helm of Celine last year, has managed his career with aplomb, pursuing his interests in design and photography, and working to his own timetable.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
  • Cortini has managed to distil his passion into the sonic signature of these unique IEMs.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Verb
  • On a late April afternoon in the East Village—arguably the first real day of spring in New York City—painters stood outside Bar Bianchi, applying their final coats.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 2 May 2025
  • Here's how to use and apply an ammonia and baking soda solution to remove tub rings: Combine half a bucket of water with 1/4 cup of ammonia and 1/4 cup of baking soda.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Verb
  • As nations scramble to reach deals with the White House over the tariffs Mr. Trump imposed, the president boasted that leaders from around the world are traveling to meet with him.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The national cost of caring for those with Alzheimer's and other dementias is projected to reach $384 billion in 2025 — up $24 billion from just a year ago, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/address. Accessed 10 May. 2025.

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