as in diplomacy
the ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them
with supreme tact, Isabel suggested to her neighbor that her flower garden was probably not the best place for his dog to use as a bathroom
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Recent Examples of tact
Be aware of this and use tact and diplomacy to achieve your aims.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
This time around, Bowser took a different tact from the start.
—Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Historians tend to approach the era’s mysticism and invented names with understandable tact—after all, Harlemites had as much right to adopt Islamic personas as their Jewish Zionist contemporaries did when assuming new Hebrew names.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
The soul of the series is in tact.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
This time around, Bowser took a different tact from the start.
—Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Historians tend to approach the era’s mysticism and invented names with understandable tact—after all, Harlemites had as much right to adopt Islamic personas as their Jewish Zionist contemporaries did when assuming new Hebrew names.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
The soul of the series is in tact.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tact
Noun
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Alongside panel sessions, the event will also feature live performances and fashion showcases featuring designers from across the African continent, alongside sessions on investment and diplomacy.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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With a focus on these three figures, the world hinted at in the photograph—a world of political diplomacy and military decorum— becomes a messier and more interesting place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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According to Ashton, his mother raised him to have good manners, be respectful and love God above all else.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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For me, Mandarin carries the rituals and manners of growing up in Taiwan, while English feels tied to the independence of moving to London at 18 without my family.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The document aims to provide clarity and accuracy in reporting, addressing contemporary issues and nuanced terminology with precision and sensitivity.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Franco-Canadian and former senior executive at Natixis Asset Management will also need to be mindful of the far right’s budget sensitivities given their readiness to try collapsing the government once more.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The recommendation will now go to the Louisville Metro Council for its consideration.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Things to Consider While Ezekiel bread is a healthy bread choice, there are some considerations to take into account for certain people.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Tact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tact. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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