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
These global art gatherings continue to create unexpected networks of exchange, optimism, and cultural diplomacy.
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Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Infantino endured another lesson in the limits of his facile brand of diplomacy in Vancouver, when he was outmaneuvered by Jibril Rajoub, the 73-year-old president of the Palestinian Football Association, who had asked to address the congress.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Nevertheless, a fragile ceasefire remains in place to allow for diplomacy to take place.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 June 2026
The agency did not report any direct remarks by Kim about Washington or Seoul amid persistent tensions over his nuclear ambitions and a prolonged freeze in diplomacy.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
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Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Infantino endured another lesson in the limits of his facile brand of diplomacy in Vancouver, when he was outmaneuvered by Jibril Rajoub, the 73-year-old president of the Palestinian Football Association, who had asked to address the congress.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Nevertheless, a fragile ceasefire remains in place to allow for diplomacy to take place.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 June 2026
The agency did not report any direct remarks by Kim about Washington or Seoul amid persistent tensions over his nuclear ambitions and a prolonged freeze in diplomacy.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
Noun
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Those numbers were extraordinary by the standards of the day, yet despite its reputation, the RS2 is extreme in neither its looks nor its manners.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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Coroner Jason Nichols declined to comment on the causes or manners of the two men’s deaths, citing the ongoing investigation.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Following in the tire marks of the F40 was no easy task, so the 1995 Ferrari F50 took a slightly different tact.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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And, as this season further proved, plenty of tact.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
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Louisa Loo, Lombard Odier’s head of wealth planning for Asia, said many wealthy Asian families continue to delay succession discussions because of cultural sensitivities and a lack of urgency.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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My own sensitivity to jealousy began early.—
Meehika Barua,
Time,
29 May 2026
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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.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the practical considerations like stadium sites and financing, experts say the MLB will also examine cities’ demographics and corporate presence.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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That’s becoming a more expensive consideration because AI tabs are starting to rack up.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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