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as in conference
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
In doing so, Wiggins landed on a subtle color scheme that would dialogue with the house’s features, particularly the natural blue-green hue of the grand stone fireplace that dominates the living room.
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Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2025
Mars’ entrance to moody Cancer revives an emotional dialogue from last October.
—USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
That could start with the reopening of a large airport in the country, which will assist the rest of the world in reopening a dialogue with a new Syria.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
Directed by Richard Linklater, and co-written with Hawke and Delpy, Before Sunset crafts dialogue that feels organic and deeply personal throughout, always flowing seamlessly, always capturing the rhythm of a genuine conversation.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2025
Mars’ entrance to moody Cancer revives an emotional dialogue from last October.
—USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
That could start with the reopening of a large airport in the country, which will assist the rest of the world in reopening a dialogue with a new Syria.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
Directed by Richard Linklater, and co-written with Hawke and Delpy, Before Sunset crafts dialogue that feels organic and deeply personal throughout, always flowing seamlessly, always capturing the rhythm of a genuine conversation.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
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Elmore will next appear in court on January 22 for a pre-trial conference.Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
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The next court date is April 21 for a case management conference.Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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That proclivity for conversation is useful in such a species whose feeding habits depend on making collective use of a tree.Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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A touch of neurosis, a lot of laughs and plenty of profound insights could be found at The Hollywood Reporter’s Writer Roundtable, where six scribes who crafted seven of 2024’s top screenplays gathered for a lively conversation in November.Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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During the discussion, she was asked if she's ever been confused for another celebrity.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Once the consent calendar is moved and seconded, there is no discussion and there are no questions — the whole point of the consent calendar is to eliminate unnecessary discussions.Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2024
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Later, Lacy watches inquisitively as Janet converses with Avi (Elias Koteas), the leader of a cultish theatrical troupe who sets his sights on her.Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
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The standard debate in Western ethical theory is one that involves three points of view.Dave Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
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The same debate erupts every year since Arizona lawmakers loosened the rules on fireworks use.Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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At present, there are not enough professionals with the training to treat veterans or to provide regular consultations for them, said Svetlana Artemeva, who is working on a project to train dozens of therapists across 16 Russian regions to help soldiers struggling with post-traumatic stress.Nanna Heitmann, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Competitors charge for consultations with tax experts, so this is a huge advantage.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025
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Against the backdrop of a debate over Goldin’s show in Germany, the artist previously bowed out of speaking at a symposium on antisemitism, Islamophobia, and the war in Gaza, according to the German press agency dpa.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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Schedule highlights for New York Bartender Week range from a private opening gala to an invite-only media and trade symposium.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The council has not yet decided on Milstein’s salary.Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
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The council will have an opportunity to reintroduce a vote for a special election on Jan. 21.Hiram Soto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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