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 form of coercive diplomacy threatens the political and economic development of not only Greenland but Europe.
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Steven Lamy, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Denmark already allows the United States to maintain an extensive military presence in Greenland and has shown a willingness to allow that presence to expand through diplomacy, not war.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
While insisting Iran prefers diplomacy, Araghchi cautioned that future attacks would trigger a far more forceful response and risk igniting a prolonged regional conflict.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Sports and diplomacy aren’t strangers.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Steven Lamy, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Denmark already allows the United States to maintain an extensive military presence in Greenland and has shown a willingness to allow that presence to expand through diplomacy, not war.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
While insisting Iran prefers diplomacy, Araghchi cautioned that future attacks would trigger a far more forceful response and risk igniting a prolonged regional conflict.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Sports and diplomacy aren’t strangers.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
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American elites aped European fashions, art, and manners, and Europeans admired American energy and efficiency.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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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,
23 Jan. 2026
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Edwards-Jones’ journalism background shows up — it’s well researched and presented with tact.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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Spoelstra’s tact after benching Ware for the second half of Thursday night’s 119-114 loss to the Boston Celtics nonetheless had Wade and Haslem questioning their former coach’s approach.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ginseng can impact platelet and clotting factors and affect insulin sensitivity.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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This form of beta-casein allegedly makes milk easier to digest for those with lactose sensitivities and richer-tasting than milk with the protein’s A1 variety.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 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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Any decision regarding Iran’s participation or nation exclusions would involve complex political and economic costs that extend far beyond football considerations.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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LeBron is still eligible for All-NBA consideration and has started playing in back-to-backs.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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