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
Two sources close to Iranian officials said that Tehran expects the diplomacy to take time.
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CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
This will mean that China and the European Union – countries, alliances or institutions that might help keep the United States accountable – will likely have to be a part of any such diplomacy.
—Debak Das, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Instead, the text urges all parties to refrain from further escalation and return to the path of diplomacy.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Israel is concerned that the US may declare a one-month ceasefire in order to facilitate negotiations with Iran, two Israeli sources told CNN, as Washington appears to be stepping up diplomacy efforts to end the ongoing war.
—Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
This will mean that China and the European Union – countries, alliances or institutions that might help keep the United States accountable – will likely have to be a part of any such diplomacy.
—Debak Das, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Instead, the text urges all parties to refrain from further escalation and return to the path of diplomacy.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Israel is concerned that the US may declare a one-month ceasefire in order to facilitate negotiations with Iran, two Israeli sources told CNN, as Washington appears to be stepping up diplomacy efforts to end the ongoing war.
—Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
Noun
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jeremiah is a friendly, affectionate and respectful teen who is known for his polite manners and eagerness to help others.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Kai is trustworthy, dependable, and generous with his time, helping classmates with editing and lighting while mediating creative disagreements with tact.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Without Brzezinski’s tact and creativity, Ashe swears the situation would have spiraled.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, Hough also said a formal public apology and a commitment to take relevant sensitivity training could be an alternative.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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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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That was the backdrop for the Supreme Court’s consideration of Wong Kim Ark’s status.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The new law lays out several overarching protections for children that might seem obvious, such as the right to live in a safe and healthy environment, and appropriate safety considerations in visitation and placement decisions.—
Shannon Tyler
March 27,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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