dialogue

noun

ˈdī-ə-ˌlȯg How to pronounce dialogue (audio)
variants also dialog
Definition of dialoguenext
1
as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue calling for an international dialogue on human rights

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2
as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people coworkers having a short dialogue about politics at the watercooler before heading back to work

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Recent Examples of dialogue That two-way dialogue also makes meetings more productive, harnessing the same creativity and brainstorming energy marketing teams need to solve real problems. — Lynn Godfrey, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Under the pseudonym Lancer Brooks, DeSimone directed The Collection (1970), considered to be among the first gay adult films with a plot and dialogue. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 Following opening remarks by Hunt, the dialogue began with an intimate interview with Lasko and Guimaraes before expanding to the room. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 Authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un has taken a hard line toward Seoul and has suspended virtually all dialogue and cooperation with the South in recent years. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dialogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
  1. discussion
  2. conversation
  3. consultation
  4. converse
  5. debate
  6. exchange
  7. consult
  8. discourse
Noun
  • California lawmakers began a discussion Thursday about removing the cap on the state’s $750 million incentive for film and TV production, while acknowledging that such a move would face budget hurdles.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Messages recovered from a defendant’s phone included a photograph with the child and discussions about a connecting flight to Houston.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • Debates over consciousness have further complicated the conversation about how to regulate AI.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But the objects we are left with, to take both Kaplan and Naumann as examples, often fall short of what either a painting or sculpture can be—and, without the theater play itself, what of the pertinent conversation?
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of conversation
Noun
  • The store features eyewear displays and consultation areas, a dedicated space for eye examinations, an on-site workshop for lens fittings and adjustments, and a VIP area.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Then a five-minute pitch turned into a half-four consultation.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of consultation
Noun
  • In another, Seyfried and Fielder converse intimately by a fireplace.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Recorded at The Stand in New York City, The Guest Spot will see Shaw converse with guests from the stand-up, digital and comedy worlds.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of converse
Noun
  • Essential California asked the bishop about his letter and the church’s role in the immigration debate while checking in with a couple of Catholic scholars who offered their perspectives.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • This seems like a perfectly reasonable debate/dialogue/deliberation to have without everybody--well, most bodies--running for the exits.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of debate
Noun
  • Let a simple exchange be useful without turning it into homework.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • His exchange with an Apple TV reporter sparked headlines last week, with the actor berating the reporter on video for her question during his series’ Hollywood premiere.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of exchange
Noun
  • Danielle Friedman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
    — Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Expect more brands to pair products with questionnaires, telehealth consults or at-home test kits.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of consult
Noun
  • The Cheesecake Factory notably did not acknowledge the political discourse whirling around it, and did not respond to CNN’s request for comment on the Tuscan mom aesthetic.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Or perhaps this cloud is a textual reduction of a larger discourse—words extracted from customer reviews?
    — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of discourse

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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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