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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
Standing outside the parish, Walz solemnly addressed reporters, lamenting that press conferences like this one had become all too common. Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025 Curcumin, the main active compound in turmeric, can be taken as a concentrated supplement to address health concerns such as joint pain and heart health. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Nearly 100,000 officers were recruited to pound on doors and collect names, addresses, fingerprints and face-scans. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025 Compromised personal information of Dior shoppers included name, gender, mobile phone number, email address, mailing address, spending level, shopping preferences and other information that the shopper might have included voluntarily. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for address
Recent Examples of Synonyms for address
Verb
  • Bowlan will go over different notes from the pitching staff and check in with his veteran teammates for advice on pitch selection and how to handle high-leverage situations.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Canales likely doesn’t want to cause an issue, especially this early in the season, by mandating how the defensive play-caller handles his various rotations and depth chart.
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics calculated, based on 2023 data, that older adults devote a higher share of spending than the general population to groceries, housing, utilities and health care.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Police departments, including Crockett’s local Dallas Police Department, often devote resources to crime prevention.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Anyone with additional information related to the investigation is asked to contact Glendale Police Burglary detectives at 818-548-3127.
    Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Ask whether a generic equivalent is available, and if so, ask the pharmacy to contact your doctor for a less expensive alternative.
    Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After making a positive impact on Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) in her season 2 debut, Chef Terry returned in the season 3 finale to deliver a moving speech about the importance of a restaurant being service to the customer — not the food itself.
    Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • After the speeches on the Capitol steps, the crowd marched to 8th Street and then back toward the Capitol.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists.
    Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The news follows Rudin’s announced return to theatrical producing, after a Hollywood Reporter investigation in 2021 had detailed multiple allegations of abusive behavior in claims from ex-staffers.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • What began as a handful of campus groups now stretches across more than 3,500 high schools and universities, supported by dozens of full-time staff who manage student activists like a professional sales force.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • At the same time, the industry is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to manage tariff risks, optimize logistics costs, and ensure pricing compliance across complex regulatory environments.
    Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • With this certification program, employees can take short learning breaks and access ready-to-apply AI content on demand, instantly increasing their AI acumen.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The other end of the spectrum are breaks that happen when a single application of force is applied to the bone.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • By the end of the season, Unrivaled’s main accounts across six platforms reached nearly 400,000 followers, while its clubs added another 334,000 combined.
    Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Storms approaching the region start to reach cooler waters that aren't warm enough to fuel a hurricane and tradewinds in the region can topple a storm's cloud structure.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/address. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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