as in manners
the ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them
that candidate is thought to lack the diplomacy necessary in dealing with people of power and influence
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Recent Examples of diplomacy
Hezbollah has not participated in the diplomacy brokered by Washington.
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Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
With Iran being on the world stage even more today, this story of hostage diplomacy and diplomatic terrorism remains as relevant as ever.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The Biden administration later eased enforcement in pursuit of diplomacy.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Similarly, force can disrupt Iran’s proxy networks and raise the costs of maintaining them, but regional diplomacy and cooperation have a better chance of resolving such long-running concerns.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
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Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
With Iran being on the world stage even more today, this story of hostage diplomacy and diplomatic terrorism remains as relevant as ever.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The Biden administration later eased enforcement in pursuit of diplomacy.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Similarly, force can disrupt Iran’s proxy networks and raise the costs of maintaining them, but regional diplomacy and cooperation have a better chance of resolving such long-running concerns.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for diplomacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
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Did my mom teach me manners that no longer exist?—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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That kind of no-reply email must surely be bad manners, or worse.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Even the most complimentary appraisals of Raphael, which celebrate his multimodal genius—painter, draftsman, architect, poet, surveyor of antiquities—also mention his exquisite social tact and career climbing.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Nevertheless, asking for your money back after a long period requires some tact, etiquette pros say.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Afternoon and evening exercise improves blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity more than morning exercise, especially for people with type 2 diabetes.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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Insulin sensitivity tends to decrease at night, meaning that your body isn’t as efficient at transporting sugar from your bloodstream to your cells.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
1 May 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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Climate is also a consideration, the researchers said, as the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions are less at risk of hurricanes, flooding and wildfires that have increased property insurance costs and sometimes affected property values in other parts of the country.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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If a board chooses to install monitoring cameras, what considerations might be considered?—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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