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Recent Examples of diplomatically
When his words were put to Arbeloa, the 43-year-old replied diplomatically.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Lynch diplomatically gave it his due as a member of the front office.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Beijing has drawn closer to Seoul, in what experts suggest is part of an effort to not just cut Tokyo off from Chinese trade, but also to isolate it diplomatically.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Isolated economically and diplomatically by tough international sanctions for its terrorism and nuclear pursuits, the regime only wants to preserve itself.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
These include commitments to support Ukraine militarily, diplomatically and economically in the event of a future armed attack by Russia.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Whichever country claims the lead could gain an edge not just technologically and economically, but also diplomatically, militarily, and in any area that relies on ingenuity.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
The paramount leader has responded to Trump’s mercurial nature with an equally ambiguous stoicism — responding harshly with tariffs of his own while insisting that all these disagreements can be worked out diplomatically.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Germany and Japan are prominent economically, technologically, and diplomatically, and there is a growing group of influential middle powers that includes Brazil, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Turkey.
—Jennifer Lind, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2025
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Lynch diplomatically gave it his due as a member of the front office.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Beijing has drawn closer to Seoul, in what experts suggest is part of an effort to not just cut Tokyo off from Chinese trade, but also to isolate it diplomatically.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Isolated economically and diplomatically by tough international sanctions for its terrorism and nuclear pursuits, the regime only wants to preserve itself.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
These include commitments to support Ukraine militarily, diplomatically and economically in the event of a future armed attack by Russia.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Whichever country claims the lead could gain an edge not just technologically and economically, but also diplomatically, militarily, and in any area that relies on ingenuity.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
The paramount leader has responded to Trump’s mercurial nature with an equally ambiguous stoicism — responding harshly with tariffs of his own while insisting that all these disagreements can be worked out diplomatically.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Germany and Japan are prominent economically, technologically, and diplomatically, and there is a growing group of influential middle powers that includes Brazil, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Turkey.
—Jennifer Lind, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomatically
Adverb
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What behaves politely in one climate or situation can become problematic in another, such as a garden abutting an open landscape.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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Beckford later asked politely to try on my jacket—a black Double RL officer’s coat from the 90 —and noticed the tags and buttons of a bygone era.—
Zachary Weiss,
Vanity Fair,
18 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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How can this situation be dealt with tactfully with the hosts — if at all?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Forgoing opulence and drama, Stone’s floor-length dress featured a flowing silhouette and distinct gray lines tactfully exposing the seams of the garment.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.—
Walter Fields,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
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Litigation went back and forth civilly to the point where leadership needed the help of Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala, who eventually filed nuisance charges in January 2024.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The future of democracy is going to depend on our ability to think critically and disagree civilly.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Diplomatically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomatically. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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