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also dialog
1
as in conference
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
calling for an international dialogue on human rights
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as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
coworkers having a short dialogue about politics at the watercooler before heading back to work
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Recent Examples of dialogue
What most defines Price’s writing is his dialogue—a precise and comic urban argot that lends his work a credible feeling of immersion and translates well from the page to the screen.
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Kevin Lozano, New Yorker, 6 July 2025
Those overlapping conversations go to dialogue editor Evan Benjamin to be cleaned up.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 July 2025
The rest of the group is rendered by capable performers, but their dialogue consists of rote exposition and the occasional scream, as pterodactyls dive-bomb them and T. rexes snap in their faces.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
Characters, scenes, dialogue and some events have been modified, imagined, or invented for dramatic purposes.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Kevin Lozano, New Yorker, 6 July 2025
Those overlapping conversations go to dialogue editor Evan Benjamin to be cleaned up.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 July 2025
The rest of the group is rendered by capable performers, but their dialogue consists of rote exposition and the occasional scream, as pterodactyls dive-bomb them and T. rexes snap in their faces.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
Characters, scenes, dialogue and some events have been modified, imagined, or invented for dramatic purposes.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
Noun
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Initiatives In Art And Culture (IAC), the Gold + Diamond conference is staged in New York every July.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Earlier this week, Trump announced 25% tariffs on two key partners, Japan and South Korea—which are not members of ASEAN but do have delegations attending the conference—after negotiations failed to materialize deals.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 July 2025
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In an exclusive clip shared with Billboard from the singer’s conversation with CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir, Eilish opens up about the culture shock of going from growing up in an eco-conscious household to becoming famous in an industry marked by overabundance and excess.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Hilariously, Stewart did the puppeteering and Elmo’s voice himself during their conversation.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Leadership Commitment When managers champion financial well-being alongside total rewards discussions and career development conversations, financial literacy and security stop being side topics.—
Marthin De Beer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Student board members can weigh in on discussions and debates but hold non-voting positions.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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Liv Hewson ended up wearing the pink converse sneakers.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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The chatbot converses with patients while simultaneously reviewing their medical records, then generates a ranked list of diagnoses and makes recommendations, such as for prescription drugs or lab tests.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Regardless of partisan debate, Gould’s confirmation marks what many can officially call a comeback for the OCC’s crypto-forward regulatory approach, which stalled under the previous administration.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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For the more religious who follow halacha, or traditional Jewish law, the question about how to handle the starting and ending times of Shabbat has been a topic of debate ever since the congregation was founded in 1905.—
Dan Fellner,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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During a 10-week consultation, the couple were given a sheet with statistics about what their life could be like if Jenner carried the four babies to term.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Browse through the hundreds of orchid varieties in their greenhouse or schedule a consultation for a custom arrangement with designer Irene Cherchuck.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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The symposium, including the free trade show and gallery, is open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 13, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 14 and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 at RiverCentre; 175 Kellogg Blvd.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2025
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Last month, Xi held a closed-door symposium with some of the country’s most prominent business leaders, including Alibaba founder Jack Ma, in a rare show of support for the sector.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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News broke in early May of council members approving a six-figure settlement with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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Now, council members led by Zamarripa and Alderman Peter Burgelis want to see that minimum age become more than optional in Milwaukee.—
Alison Dirr,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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