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as in diplomatic
having or showing tact
the actor is politic in discussing the aborted film project, being content to say that there were "creative differences"
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as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
it probably would not be politic to tell your boss that his latest idea is the worst thing you've ever heard
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Recent Examples of politic
The interactions of the child protagonists have metaphoric and politic overtones.
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Alex Dueben
july 21,
Literary Hub,
21 July 2025
Stirring up some of the local Chicago politic mix, with the cops and more, Smollett then was put under the spotlight of a special prosecutor and hauled before the courts for allegedly playing fast and loose with the truth and his own agenda.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
Yet, while activist evangelical women worked with these groups, Schlafly’s Catholicism limited her ability to reach evangelicals who were more ambivalent about politic involvement.
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Emily Suzanne Johnson / Made By History,
TIME,
3 June 2024
Again, the park ranger pondered the most politic response.
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Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Mar. 2022
See All Example Sentences for politic
Alex Dueben
july 21,
Literary Hub,
21 July 2025
Stirring up some of the local Chicago politic mix, with the cops and more, Smollett then was put under the spotlight of a special prosecutor and hauled before the courts for allegedly playing fast and loose with the truth and his own agenda.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
Yet, while activist evangelical women worked with these groups, Schlafly’s Catholicism limited her ability to reach evangelicals who were more ambivalent about politic involvement.
—
Emily Suzanne Johnson / Made By History,
TIME,
3 June 2024
Again, the park ranger pondered the most politic response.
—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Mar. 2022
See All Example Sentences for politic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for politic
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Together, the trees serve as a living reminder that Sacramento’s sister city program extends beyond official ceremonies and diplomatic visits, celebrating the cultural and community ties that have connected the capital with cities around the world for more than 60 years.
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Now, historical issues are directly impacting future diplomatic alignments.
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Keeping their core together seems like a prudent move.
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Perhaps the radical thought of a black woman as president made this approach seem prudent.
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Now the top of the list is alignment, which is a polite word for influence.
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My polite reply to her email doesn't amount to anything more than a trivial note.
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As defense programs push AI capabilities closer to the tactical edge, systems must analyze information where it is collected instead of relying on distant computing resources.
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This game was top-class entertainment, showcased both teams’ tactical flexibility, and could have ended with a very different scoreline.
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For those uninitiated, Amazon Prime’s latest college drama, Off Campus, has sparked a dedicated following for its respectful portrayal of friendships, fun, and even, puck buddies bunnies.
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What an emotionally intelligent dad looks like, what a respectful dad looks like.
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Set a clear cap before booking so plans stay wise.
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Zacha would not be the only player who would be wise to keep.
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That includes not wanting to help people through tactful honesty.
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While that wasn’t necessarily the most tactful assessment, given the volume of live games that still air on FS1 and TBS (and, yes, ESPN), Manfred’s take wasn’t at odds with the facts on the ground.
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Shirts tied to a specific tour, an album release or a now-defunct venue tend to be the most desirable.
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Such qualities might be unobjectionable, even desirable, in and of themselves, but their ubiquitous appearance across the internet has turned them into instant design clichés.
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“Politic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/politic. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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