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Recent Examples of tactfully
But do it tactfully, in a way that resonates well.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactfully
Adverb
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State your case clearly and as politely as possible.—
Ross Kernez,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Despite shooting down any suggestions of infidelity, she’s continued to field the questions and comments, responding politely to the seemingly never-ending queries.—
Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Download exact scripts to diplomatically say no at work here.—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Gulf states can support postwar Syria diplomatically and financially.—
David Mednicoff,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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As a public institution, UVU upholds First Amendment rights and fosters an environment where ideas – popular or controversial – can be exchanged freely, energetically, and civilly.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those warnings would explain that consumers can attempt to hold companies civilly or criminally liable for any loss or damages, the bill said, while warning that the product could be discontinued at any time.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Tactfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactfully. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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