as in manners
the ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them
that candidate is thought to lack the diplomacy necessary in dealing with people of power and influence
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Recent Examples of diplomacy
Hegseth avoided a direct answer, emphasizing the administration's focus on diplomacy.
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Shape your civilization through innovation, diplomacy or domination in this next chapter of the iconic strategy series.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 June 2025
On foreign policy, Lee has not made any contentious remarks recently and has steadfastly vowed to pursue pragmatic diplomacy.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
But Kim’s renunciation of reunification and deepening ties with Russia limit expectations for diplomacy.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 3 June 2025
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Shape your civilization through innovation, diplomacy or domination in this next chapter of the iconic strategy series.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 June 2025
On foreign policy, Lee has not made any contentious remarks recently and has steadfastly vowed to pursue pragmatic diplomacy.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
But Kim’s renunciation of reunification and deepening ties with Russia limit expectations for diplomacy.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for diplomacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
Noun
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Black dandy flippantly devalues the bourgeoisie—not with talk, but with tact and taste.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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The officer also found a Molotov cocktail that was still in tact near the burning Cybertruck just before midnight, according to an affidavit.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The department will not be releasing additional details about the case because of its sensitivity and the victim’s age, according to the release.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2025
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Organizations must embrace: • Responsiveness over rigidity • Continuous learning over static optimization • Signal sensitivity over status reporting This isn’t hypothetical.—
Gowtham Chilakapati,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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However, there are some considerations: Some people may be allergic to zinc oxide.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
5 June 2025
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There is also the consideration that some people may completely change their diet from omnivore to vegetarian or vegetarian to omnivore.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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