as in politic
having or showing tact
tried to be tactful when asked to critique her friend's singing
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Recent Examples of tactful
The boutique seller quoted earlier in the article is slightly less tactful.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
Coach Erik Spoelstra was a bit more tactful while offering similar sentiment.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
Please advise me on a tactful way to address this dear woman.
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Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
Heather, who normally is good at playing this game and tactful while making risky moves like this, seems to have had just enough to drink to lose that tact.
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Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tactful
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
Coach Erik Spoelstra was a bit more tactful while offering similar sentiment.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
Please advise me on a tactful way to address this dear woman.
—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
Heather, who normally is good at playing this game and tactful while making risky moves like this, seems to have had just enough to drink to lose that tact.
—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tactful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactful
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What’s depicted focuses on the advances these early feminists made at the school and in society, and the personal tensions between the relentlessly radical Marks and the more politic Woolley.
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Florida has had enough of pettiness, politic stunts and petulance.
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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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After the official signing of the 14-point peace plan between the United States and Iran, world leaders have welcomed the diplomatic efforts.
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This temporary arrangement is unlikely to last, serving as a strategic pause for Iran to convert survival into diplomatic leverage and prepare for the next phase.
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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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“Tactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactful. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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