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
The 63-year-old NBA commissioner who came up under the fire-breathing David Stern, and who has chosen diplomacy over dictatorship since taking over in 2014, doesn’t typically stick his chest out when discussing such matters of governance.
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Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Support for Ukraine—through aid, diplomacy, or energy investment—signals not just solidarity with a nation under attack but a commitment to free peoples.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Andreas Kluth is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering US diplomacy, national security and geopolitics.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Rely on your charm and diplomacy to bail you out.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
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Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Support for Ukraine—through aid, diplomacy, or energy investment—signals not just solidarity with a nation under attack but a commitment to free peoples.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Andreas Kluth is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering US diplomacy, national security and geopolitics.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Rely on your charm and diplomacy to bail you out.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
Noun
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The Drive Road manners are smooth and predictable, though steering feedback could be sharper.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some felt its handling was off and others criticized its on-road manners.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Aravind Kamireddy is such a thought leader who unifies technical insight and diplomatic tact to achieve transformational outputs.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Keep an eye on Glassdoor and respond to negative reviews carefully with tact and grace.—
Heather Kelly,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Meta's approach includes warning screens, sensitivity filters and age restrictions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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After treatment, mild soreness or sensitivity is common for a few days as the surrounding tissues heal.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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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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For industries that involve high-consideration, expensive purchases like buying a car, finding the right balance between automation and human connection is critical.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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And while Miller is garnering consideration to replace Trouba and become the 29th captain in franchise history, the stronger winds seem to be blowing toward veteran center Vincent Trocheck.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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