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
More on the Middle East conflict: Iran’s often obstinate diplomacy, over-reliance on regional militants and shoddy security left it vulnerable and paved the way to defeats.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 25 June 2025
So by abandoning diplomacy and the fact that Iran was in compliance before, the president has in fact made the situation more dangerous.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 25 June 2025
Iran decided to forego diplomacy in pursuit of a bomb.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 24 June 2025
Tehran lobbed symbolic retaliation on US bases in Iraq and Qatar, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran began on Tuesday, and diplomacy to reach a permanent nuclear agreement may soon resume.
—Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 25 June 2025
So by abandoning diplomacy and the fact that Iran was in compliance before, the president has in fact made the situation more dangerous.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 25 June 2025
Iran decided to forego diplomacy in pursuit of a bomb.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 24 June 2025
Tehran lobbed symbolic retaliation on US bases in Iraq and Qatar, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran began on Tuesday, and diplomacy to reach a permanent nuclear agreement may soon resume.
—Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
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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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Those tunnels, which it's believed may have been used to store some of Iran's stocks of highly enriched uranium, were hit, but they are thought to be largely in tact.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
26 June 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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Thanks to an extended frequency range, high sensitivity drivers and good temperature tolerance, these IEMs have a sound signature that’s closer to the type of sound produced by expensive electrostatic and planar-magnetic models.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The official, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the talks, said Trump believes the immediate threat from Iran has been neutralized and that Netanyahu understood the U.S. position.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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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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This suggests that its disruptive effects only work on certain types of cells, which will be an important consideration when developing medications.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Performance impacts are a consideration too, including physiological and mental impacts for athletes competing in extreme heat or experiencing long breaks during play.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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