as in diplomacy
the ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them
the tactfulness with which the secretary of state handled the diplomatic crisis was commendable
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Noun
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Refusing, another observer said, would put Rodríguez directly in the crosshairs of American intelligence and diplomacy.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026 -
The president framed Budanov’s appointment as part of a broader effort to sharpen the focus on security, defense development and diplomacy.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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For my British mum, Paddington was manners, tea, and marmalade sandwiches.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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Halsey might be welcoming fans back to the badlands, but that doesn’t mean people are allowed to have bad manners at their shows.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the realm of communication, this transit favors candor, optimism and big ideas over tact and meticulousness.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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Both founders will join Hanky Panky’s board of directors to ensure the brand’s signature aesthetic and commitment to quality remain in tact.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Whatever the case, sensitivities about national security risks remain high as China’s relationship with Western nations grows tense.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Witches Witches in Rice's world are humans born with special supernatural sensitivities, oftentimes extra sensory perceptions or the power of telekinesis.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 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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“Tactfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactfulness. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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