as in manners
the ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them
that candidate is thought to lack the diplomacy necessary in dealing with people of power and influence
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Recent Examples of diplomacy
Hegseth avoided a direct answer, emphasizing the administration's focus on diplomacy.
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Shape your civilization through innovation, diplomacy or domination in this next chapter of the iconic strategy series.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 June 2025
On foreign policy, Lee has not made any contentious remarks recently and has steadfastly vowed to pursue pragmatic diplomacy.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
But Kim’s renunciation of reunification and deepening ties with Russia limit expectations for diplomacy.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 3 June 2025
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Shape your civilization through innovation, diplomacy or domination in this next chapter of the iconic strategy series.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 June 2025
On foreign policy, Lee has not made any contentious remarks recently and has steadfastly vowed to pursue pragmatic diplomacy.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
But Kim’s renunciation of reunification and deepening ties with Russia limit expectations for diplomacy.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for diplomacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
Noun
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Three corners of the brownie remained in tact, but the missing chunk from the center has left the brownie looking pretty unusual, sparking plenty of amused comments from viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The most successful and influential leaders in these complex times will be the ones who find ways to navigate seemingly contradictory elements with tact and purpose.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The department will not be releasing additional details about the case because of its sensitivity and the victim’s age, according to the release.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2025
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Organizations must embrace: • Responsiveness over rigidity • Continuous learning over static optimization • Signal sensitivity over status reporting This isn’t hypothetical.—
Gowtham Chilakapati,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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Republican leaders in the Florida Senate have blocked consideration of those proposals.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2025
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Reds add two players, option to Triple A Saturday, the Reds traded for right-hander Brian Van Belle from the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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