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
Whether by sidelining Iran in Syria, reshaping Lebanon, injecting himself into the United States via Iran nuclear diplomacy, or leveraging nuclear ambiguity, MBS is dictating the pace.
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Clare Morell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
But effective wartime diplomacy requires applying the right amount of leverage—sticks and carrots—on the right parties, under time pressure.
—Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2025
The assassination of unarmed embassy personnel in the heart of Washington, the symbolic capital of Western diplomacy, is more than a tragedy.
—Margaux Chetrit, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
The fifth round of diplomacy talks ended May 23, with both sides cautiously optimistic that a final end product could be achieved.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Clare Morell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
But effective wartime diplomacy requires applying the right amount of leverage—sticks and carrots—on the right parties, under time pressure.
—Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2025
The assassination of unarmed embassy personnel in the heart of Washington, the symbolic capital of Western diplomacy, is more than a tragedy.
—Margaux Chetrit, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
The fifth round of diplomacy talks ended May 23, with both sides cautiously optimistic that a final end product could be achieved.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 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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The Black dandy flippantly devalues the bourgeoisie—not with talk, but with tact and taste.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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The officer also found a Molotov cocktail that was still in tact near the burning Cybertruck just before midnight, according to an affidavit.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 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
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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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His offense: saving the damned with the melancholic gallantry of a real angel of history.—
Harmony Holiday,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Look for Kelly to receive strong consideration for next month’s All-Star Game.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Despite these growing concerns, recent legislative efforts seek to limit the consideration of climate risk in financial decision-making.—
Carlos Cubelo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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