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
Trump’s end of American involvement with the JCPOA, choosing war over diplomacy, has not improved the situation.
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Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Libra Born under a sign that’s ruled by Venus, the planet of balance, beauty, diplomacy, and relationships, social butterfly Libras would generally prefer to avoid conflict at all costs.
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Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
As the 52nd annual G7 summit came to a close on Wednesday in France, world leaders not only discussed diplomacy front and center, but also engaged in lighter conversations on the sidelines.
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David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
The talks reached a stalemate after months of diplomacy, with concessions of Ukrainian territory to Russia remaining a sticking point.
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Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for diplomacy
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Libra Born under a sign that’s ruled by Venus, the planet of balance, beauty, diplomacy, and relationships, social butterfly Libras would generally prefer to avoid conflict at all costs.
—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
As the 52nd annual G7 summit came to a close on Wednesday in France, world leaders not only discussed diplomacy front and center, but also engaged in lighter conversations on the sidelines.
—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
The talks reached a stalemate after months of diplomacy, with concessions of Ukrainian territory to Russia remaining a sticking point.
—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
Noun
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Post set the gold standard for manners and social behavior for generations of Americans, social graces still valued and taught today.
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Remember that coughing and sneezing without a mask is considered very bad manners, as is attempting to board a train at the last minute and potentially causing a late departure.
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Just’s management of materials, with its discomfort around homosexuality, makes straightening look like editorial tact.
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There can be passion here, but without patience and emotional tact, Cancer will inevitably feel rushed, dismissed and repeatedly hurt by Aries’ lack of a filter.
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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
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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.
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.
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Jacie Prieto Lopez, LA28’s vice president of communications and public affairs, said in a statement that her organization is pleased to forward the agreement to the council for consideration.
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According to data from Sports Business Classroom, some cash consideration offerings in transactions alongside players ran well into the multimillion-dollar range.
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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