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also dialog
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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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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
The most reliable guidance is based on a rigorous group decision-making process, in which people with diverse training and experience contribute their expertise to a dialogue aimed at reaching consensus.
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Micah Altman, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
The new film puts empty characters (their tattoos are more expressive than the dialogue they’re given) into dangerous situations and dispatches them with all the empty pleasure of video-game kills.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Remember that last year, Flow — a small, Latvian, dialogue-free film about a dystopian cat — swooped in and took home the prize, beating out two high-grossing films, Pixar’s Inside Out 2 and DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
The dialogue has been important for my filmmaking.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
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Micah Altman, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
The new film puts empty characters (their tattoos are more expressive than the dialogue they’re given) into dangerous situations and dispatches them with all the empty pleasure of video-game kills.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Remember that last year, Flow — a small, Latvian, dialogue-free film about a dystopian cat — swooped in and took home the prize, beating out two high-grossing films, Pixar’s Inside Out 2 and DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
The dialogue has been important for my filmmaking.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
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The meeting is the third high-level discussion between officials of the two countries since November, Idris said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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In some respects, a person might choose to use music therapy on their own, though I am mainly focused in this discussion on music therapy that is part of an overarching therapeutic plan being overseen by a professional clinician.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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René Carayol, a leadership coach to Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 executives and world leaders, broke down what the most effective communicators did at this year’s World Economic Forum, in a conversation with CNBC.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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In 2026, the conversation feels less like fluency and more like a test.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The event includes hands-on demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services exhibitors, plant sales and face-to-face consultations with home improvement experts.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Pilot users of the kitchen design service were twice as likely to finalize a project estimate compared with traditional digital consultations, and design-to-purchase time dropped by nearly 40%.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The hush in public spaces isn't intimidating and there are myriad cozy places to sit and converse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Three boldly distinct but equally strong upholstery selections converse easily with one another in this mise-en-scène, and the lighthearted purple, pink, and white leopard print on the window seat cushion keeps pace with the other prints without overwhelming any of them.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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The comments prompted an immediate backlash from across the industry and beyond as actors, unions and more waded into the AI debate to condemn Tilly Norwood and question what her existence meant for the profession.—
Eline Van der Velden,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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The comments spurred additional debate, including from a state legislator and county commission chair who defended Patel and condemned the rhetoric.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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The House Oversight Committee’s first hearing on the Minnesota fraud scandal was complete with lawmakers pointing fingers and exchanging barbs in heated exchanges.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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His son looks just as focused, especially after the two exchange words.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse 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.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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Alongside her team, this pioneering expert consults with the FBI to solve the most baffling and elusive cases.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cultural Impact Beyond box office figures, Deshpande emphasizes that the film entered public discourse.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The prominent mention of Frank, who died of disease in a Nazi concentration camp after her family’s hiding place was betrayed, adds to a growing discourse about whether ICE’s operations targeting immigrants in Minnesota can be compared to the Nazis’ tactics in rooting out Jews during the Holocaust.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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