1
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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2
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
Again, the park ranger pondered the most politic response.
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Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2022
That doesn’t always gel with the sardonic remove the writers built into their material, nor the show’s prescient awareness of the sardonic tango of showbiz and politic power, personal branding and the possibility for genuinely populist adoration by those craving relief from being ignored.
—Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 4 Feb. 2022
But some of those friends were decidedly less politic when contacted by a reporter.
—New York Times, 16 Oct. 2021
Austin, the retired general with the little flag pin on his suit lapel, was the more politic witness.
—Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2021
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Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2022
That doesn’t always gel with the sardonic remove the writers built into their material, nor the show’s prescient awareness of the sardonic tango of showbiz and politic power, personal branding and the possibility for genuinely populist adoration by those craving relief from being ignored.
—Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 4 Feb. 2022
But some of those friends were decidedly less politic when contacted by a reporter.
—New York Times, 16 Oct. 2021
Austin, the retired general with the little flag pin on his suit lapel, was the more politic witness.
—Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for politic
Adjective
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Conley is too diplomatic for that.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Paes also highlighted that the 27th edition of Rio Fest will host 120 distinguished guests, among them French cinema superstar Juliette Binoche who, in addition to presenting her first film as a director, will also celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and France.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At this point, a prudent President would have stayed silent.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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And for a program run by a nation-state or a billionaire that doesn't want to have a rocket blow up, this is prudent.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The rather polite 47-year-old Englishman remained transfixed on the massive video board down the hill.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Even polite England is experiencing massive strikes and angry marches.—
Renaud Foucart,
Time,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Away to Palace on Saturday, he was deployed on the left of a front three and given a free role to drift inside, a significant and rare tactical tweak from Slot which did not work in his side’s 2-1 loss.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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So the tactical unit waited outside Leigh’s apartment at McAlpine Ridge and set the trap.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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We are greatly encouraged by their commitment to fostering a mutually respectful workplace, as demonstrated by their voluntary recognition of our union.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Where are our best role models for good listening and for respectful discourse?—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are many layers that get peeled back in this wise film.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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That won’t be the case every week, but Diggs looks up to speed — healthy and chemistry-wise — which puts him in the WR3/4 conversation and gives that Boutte the boot.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Platforms like ChatGPT act as a second brain to help us generate ideas for work, respond to emails in a more tactful manner, or create a budget.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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This death does not make Beto a more tactful interviewer.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The combination of scarcity and eye appeal should help this remain a desirable card for years to come.—
Andrew Mackie,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Politic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/politic. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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