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also dialogs
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as in discussions
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 conversations
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 dialogues
The film traces a father-son relationship across several years through recurring dialogues, with the director choosing to leave the conclusion open.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
By bringing suppliers together, Source also intends to open up more dialogues.
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Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Tori Wrånes’s sculptural installation in the Nordic Pavilion was among my favorite dialogues between art and architecture in the Giardini.
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Thomas Rom,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
Community, one that opens up dialogues and offers support and recognition for other women.
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Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
26 May 2026
In Plato’s dialogues, characters often radically change their opinions.
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Ryan Leack,
The Conversation,
14 May 2026
The aim of the new institution will be to foster dialogues within the contemporary art community located in the larger Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Much like the Socrates of Plato’s dialogues (which the novel frequently alludes to), Thomas, in a sense, is the narrator’s invention.
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Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Superintendent Fabiola Bagula said the district was creating a guide to help have dialogues with students.
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Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
By bringing suppliers together, Source also intends to open up more dialogues.
—
Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Tori Wrånes’s sculptural installation in the Nordic Pavilion was among my favorite dialogues between art and architecture in the Giardini.
—
Thomas Rom,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
Community, one that opens up dialogues and offers support and recognition for other women.
—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
26 May 2026
In Plato’s dialogues, characters often radically change their opinions.
—
Ryan Leack,
The Conversation,
14 May 2026
The aim of the new institution will be to foster dialogues within the contemporary art community located in the larger Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Much like the Socrates of Plato’s dialogues (which the novel frequently alludes to), Thomas, in a sense, is the narrator’s invention.
—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Superintendent Fabiola Bagula said the district was creating a guide to help have dialogues with students.
—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogues
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The discussions at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock marked the first negotiations since Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding last week to end their conflict and extend a shaky ceasefire for at least 60 days.
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The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.
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Based on extensive research and conversations with Ms Lee, her family and others in her circle, Roché’s narrative emphasizes how much faith, patience and tireless effort was required of Lee’s generation just to secure the basic dignities of American citizenship.
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On Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations to draft a final agreement.
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Contracting with a reputable Medicare brokerage to offer one-on-one consultations to your retiring employees costs your company nothing and delivers significant value.
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The platforms that offer prediction markets are structured like financial exchanges.
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Similar exchanges occurred five more times, according to the indictment, with Popma receiving $15,500 in total and six bottles of alcohol in payment.
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The measure received bipartisan support from legislators and was approved with little discussion Thursday, unlike the housing bond and ‘rainy day fund’ debates.
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But the conversations and debates happening — whether within families, in clinics, or on public platforms — should be based on facts, not judgment.
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The analysts said recent talks between Japan and the Philippines over overlapping claims in their exclusive economic zones east of Taiwan may have been the impetus for the MSA mission east of Tawain.
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Any renewal of heavy fighting could threaten the broader diplomatic talks, since Iran has demanded that a full truce in Lebanon be part of any comprehensive deal.
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Talcove consults with the government on tracking illicit funds.
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But since this efficiency exercise was first announced, the amount the state expects to save from the consults’ recommendations has been dramatically reduced.
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“Dialogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogues. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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