diplomacy
noun
di·plo·ma·cy
də-ˈplō-mə-sē 
Examples of diplomacy in a Sentence
She has had a long and distinguished career in diplomacy.
The government avoided a war by successfully resolving the issues through diplomacy.
This is a situation that calls for tactful diplomacy.
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For now, the most exclusive address in American diplomacy stands empty, its intended resident sidelined by the tough math of congressional politics.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
But that should be resolved by diplomacy, prudence and tact — none of which appear to be essential job requirements in this administration.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Russia increasing battlefield attacks at the same time as talks could be seen as a sign that Putin has no intention of easing up on the battlefield, even when diplomacy is taking place.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
But why fight before trying diplomacy?
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
But that should be resolved by diplomacy, prudence and tact — none of which appear to be essential job requirements in this administration.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Russia increasing battlefield attacks at the same time as talks could be seen as a sign that Putin has no intention of easing up on the battlefield, even when diplomacy is taking place.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
But why fight before trying diplomacy?
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for diplomacy
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diplomacy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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diplomacy
noun
di·plo·ma·cy
də-ˈplō-mə-sē
1
: the work of keeping up relations between the governments of different countries
2
: skill in dealing with others without causing bad feelings : tact
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