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 Chopping up their parents and teachers has never been so much fun as these kids take command gleefully and with joy as the ice cream man (actor Ari Millen in a dialogue-less performance) leads the band. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 Their honesty influenced not only the dialogue but the trajectory of each character. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 While both sides have announced the dialogue, media reports indicate the process has so far been limited to preliminary contacts, including an initial phone conversation between the two delegations. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 The league and its teams routinely promote inclusion, open dialogue and the importance of athletes and coaches using their platforms. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 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
  • After a discussion, the umpires announced that Schultz would have to exit because of the second mound visit of the inning.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The data is now online Suarez placed an item on the July 22 commission agenda calling for discussion of overtime practices in the police and fire departments.
    — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • Watching together can create opportunities for conversation, questions and connection long after the screen is turned off.
    — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Later, the Aries Moon enters your 7th House of Partnership, making direct conversation harder to avoid and more useful than usual.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of conversation
Noun
  • The proposal, which is currently out to public consultation, appears to be riling everyone from ordinary pub-goers to residents of 10 Downing Street.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Before the artistic process begins, these dentists tell us, an in-depth consultation needs to happen.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of consultation
Noun
  • In her Arizona projects, Lerner says the front is becoming an extension of how people enjoy their morning coffee, move through the day, converse with neighbors in the evening, and relax before going indoors.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • So, Toney and Ulbrich converse and decide what’s best for the defense, and more specifically within Toney’s passing-centric jurisdiction, what’s best for the secondary and back seven in coverage.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of converse
Noun
  • And Lakeland City Commissioners pass a one-year moratorium on data center construction as the debate over AI facilities plays out in election campaigns around the state.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The debate is further complicated because the state owns the bridge, while the only railroad using it — Providence and Worcester — is a private business serving another private business, RED Technologies, a division of multinational ReWorld.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of debate
Noun
  • The Moon enters Gemini and your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, stirring questions around trust, money, or emotional exchange.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Venus enters Libra and your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, bringing more grace to vulnerability, emotional exchange, and private bonds.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of exchange
Noun
  • Mark Vrtiska 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.
    — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • In these cases, Hirsch recommends coming in at least six months in advance for an initial consult and injectable treatments.
    — Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Definition of consult
Noun
  • Ariana Grande plans to step away from the public eye following scrutiny amid ongoing discourse around her health, a representative told People.
    — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Despite a lively online discourse around Nolan’s latest, The Odyssey currently holds a solid 94% critic rating and a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of discourse

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