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
They are also designed as a form of soft diplomacy, by modeling independent journalism that incorporates dissent from government policy.
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
Indian Mango Diplomacy Revered as the King of Fruits in India, New Delhi has long deployed its famed mango as a tool of diplomacy.
—Ronak D. Desai, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
While more sober commentators worried about the risks of blowing up eighty years of careful diplomacy, commenters online fixated on the spectacle.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
Vance told the Ukrainian leader that a path to securing peace between Russia and Ukraine would be through the United States engaging in diplomacy.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
Indian Mango Diplomacy Revered as the King of Fruits in India, New Delhi has long deployed its famed mango as a tool of diplomacy.
—Ronak D. Desai, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
While more sober commentators worried about the risks of blowing up eighty years of careful diplomacy, commenters online fixated on the spectacle.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
Vance told the Ukrainian leader that a path to securing peace between Russia and Ukraine would be through the United States engaging in diplomacy.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.—
CNN,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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In parallel, senior scientists — many of whom were hired for their science chops, not their empathetic leadership — should be taught compassionate mentorship, and how to respond to challenging situations with empathy and tact.—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
3 Mar. 2025
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Other highlights include an open-faced montre à tact (a watch that replicates the internal hour hand on the cover of the pocket watch via an arrow so that time could be read via touch) with a calendar and moonphase indications that was the inspiration for the Ref. 3330.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Americans abroad may be less welcome and should practice cultural sensitivity.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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It’s gotten to a point where this LeBron sensitivity is beyond the pale.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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He was deployed to Italy, where his conspicuous gallantry in combat earned him the Military Cross.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Jan. 2020
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Crank up the gallantry, crank up the generosity: Send a spark of love and novelty into the black cloud.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
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One film-industry professional told me that, during a recent meeting at the Russian state’s film fund, officials encouraged a colleague to bring more comedic projects for their consideration.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of your height, the dress length is an essential consideration for this style.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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