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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Canberra urged all parties to pursue a durable peace through dialogue and diplomacy, and called on Iran to address longstanding concerns about its nuclear program and its threat to international security.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
15 June 2026 -
Reach out to a mentor and suggest a guest spot that blends your calm diplomacy with their fresh perspective.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Flight attendants can often detect bad manners the second a passenger steps on board.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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However, Abbie Gulliotti held off any further push and kept the Rockets’ lead in tact.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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Following in the tire marks of the F40 was no easy task, so the 1995 Ferrari F50 took a slightly different tact.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Noun
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This can cause tooth sensitivity and pain when consuming hot or cold food and drinks.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
12 June 2026
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Eating a donut earlier in the day is easier on your body than eating it at night when insulin sensitivity and metabolism slow.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Tactfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactfulness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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