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Recent Examples of diplomatically
These include commitments to support Ukraine militarily, diplomatically and economically in the event of a future armed attack by Russia.
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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
Whether such an alliance—a kind of non-aligned movement of AI—can be achieved diplomatically and commercially, however, seems highly uncertain.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Japan has so far protested diplomatically and mostly sought to resolve the dispute behind-the-scenes in an effort to avoid escalating the situation further.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
So grateful that Jamey is your partner, and could step in diplomatically as needed.
—William Earl, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
His broader objective, reflected in his extensive global travel, is to reverse Syria’s isolation, a legacy of the previous regime that left the country economically devasted and diplomatically shackled to a narrow axis of allies.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
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
Whether such an alliance—a kind of non-aligned movement of AI—can be achieved diplomatically and commercially, however, seems highly uncertain.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Japan has so far protested diplomatically and mostly sought to resolve the dispute behind-the-scenes in an effort to avoid escalating the situation further.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
So grateful that Jamey is your partner, and could step in diplomatically as needed.
—William Earl, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
His broader objective, reflected in his extensive global travel, is to reverse Syria’s isolation, a legacy of the previous regime that left the country economically devasted and diplomatically shackled to a narrow axis of allies.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomatically
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As seen in a video shared to X by Lizzie Robinson of ITV, the Princess of Wales politely said hello to a patient there, asked her name and made the connection between the woman and William, the heir to the throne.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Fear, hunger and repression did not stop politely at national borders.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 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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The royal family are responsible for the seating arrangements at the state dinner and appear to have tactfully seated the media mogul far away from the president to avoid any awkward encounters.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 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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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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As a drone whirred overhead and hooded people spray-painted the building and its fixtures, the protestors advocated for more civilly disobedient methods.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Diplomatically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomatically. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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