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
One option is peace, diplomacy and goodwill.
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Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
With the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) set to expire on October 18, the stakes are high, carrying potential global consequences for non-proliferation and international diplomacy.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Nuclear diplomacy with Iran is at a standstill as Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reiterated over the weekend his opposition to the resumption of direct diplomacy with Washington.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Bolton has made frequent cable appearances critiquing Trump’s foreign diplomacy efforts, alleging the leader is a pawn for Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 23 Aug. 2025
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Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
With the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) set to expire on October 18, the stakes are high, carrying potential global consequences for non-proliferation and international diplomacy.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Nuclear diplomacy with Iran is at a standstill as Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reiterated over the weekend his opposition to the resumption of direct diplomacy with Washington.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Bolton has made frequent cable appearances critiquing Trump’s foreign diplomacy efforts, alleging the leader is a pawn for Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
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Some felt its handling was off and others criticized its on-road manners.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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From this perspective, swearing isn’t a direct reflection of your character or manners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Keep an eye on Glassdoor and respond to negative reviews carefully with tact and grace.—
Heather Kelly,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Be aware of this and use tact and diplomacy to achieve your aims.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The sensitivity most commonly occurs along the back, especially in the area where the tail connects to the body.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The next goal of the researchers is to expand their survey to more protoplanetary disks, using Webb’s sensitivity to track dust growth at different stages.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Rent Cafe found Indianapolis to have a Livability Composite Index of 90, which takes into consideration things like socioeconomics, location, community and quality of life.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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Where is the consideration of organized crime and the political economy of violence?—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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