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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of diplomacy
Over Washington and Havana’s largely fruitless attempts at diplomacy during the Cold War, both parties considered the base as a bargaining chip of sorts, a leverage to pull in the interest of military de-escalation or possible normalization of diplomatic relations.
—
Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
This latest round of diplomacy can hardly be expected to turn out differently.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Let your diplomacy, vision, and grace lead the way — especially in tense situations.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
Rather than enhancing diplomacy, the operation risked derailing talks and escalating conflict.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for diplomacy
Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
This latest round of diplomacy can hardly be expected to turn out differently.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Let your diplomacy, vision, and grace lead the way — especially in tense situations.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
Rather than enhancing diplomacy, the operation risked derailing talks and escalating conflict.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for diplomacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
Noun
-
According to Ashton, his mother raised him to have good manners, be respectful and love God above all else.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
-
For me, Mandarin carries the rituals and manners of growing up in Taiwan, while English feels tied to the independence of moving to London at 18 without my family.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
October encourages you to balance your newfound sense of honesty with tact.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
-
The sun is currently transiting diplomatic Libra, a sign of balance, beauty and tact.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The document aims to provide clarity and accuracy in reporting, addressing contemporary issues and nuanced terminology with precision and sensitivity.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
-
The Franco-Canadian and former senior executive at Natixis Asset Management will also need to be mindful of the far right’s budget sensitivities given their readiness to try collapsing the government once more.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
The recommendation will now go to the Louisville Metro Council for its consideration.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
-
Things to Consider While Ezekiel bread is a healthy bread choice, there are some considerations to take into account for certain people.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share