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
This placement wants to take action, but does so with a sense of diplomacy, fairness and a desire for harmony.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Kim Yo Jong later issued a separate statement dismissing the Trump administration's intent to resume diplomacy on North Korea's denuclearization, suggesting that Pyongyang -- now focused on expanding ties with Russia -- sees little urgency in resuming talks with Seoul or Washington.
—Kim Tong-Hyung The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
And so for Washington legislators focused on that competition, the Trump administration’s slash-and-burn approach to public diplomacy has been particularly hard to figure out.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Witkoff heads to Russia amid building frustration in the White House, with six months of diplomacy under Trump having failed to achieve a peace deal -- or even a ceasefire -- to end Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbor, which began in February 2022.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Kim Yo Jong later issued a separate statement dismissing the Trump administration's intent to resume diplomacy on North Korea's denuclearization, suggesting that Pyongyang -- now focused on expanding ties with Russia -- sees little urgency in resuming talks with Seoul or Washington.
—Kim Tong-Hyung The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
And so for Washington legislators focused on that competition, the Trump administration’s slash-and-burn approach to public diplomacy has been particularly hard to figure out.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Witkoff heads to Russia amid building frustration in the White House, with six months of diplomacy under Trump having failed to achieve a peace deal -- or even a ceasefire -- to end Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbor, which began in February 2022.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2025
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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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Sharapova returned to tennis in 2016, her reputation slightly tarnished but her celebrity still in tact.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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How naive of me to expect that those in the public eye would at least pretend to possess tact, diplomacy, magnanimity and graciousness rather than bark and growl like an angry pit bull on a thick clanking chain.—
Louis Balsamo,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
Noun
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This heat sensitivity forced Goldie toward the forensic study of cold volcanoes.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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This desire for meaningful experiences is pushing brands to innovate, not with gimmicks, but with authenticity, cultural sensitivity, and human connection at the core.—
Emily Weiss,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Special teams work is going to factor heavily here, but there are other roster considerations.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Grammy engagement, as the new album is coming out just a week before the cutoff for 2026 Grammy consideration.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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