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
Normally a conciliatory individual, Jesse’s diplomacy was tested by an opponent’s racist remark.
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Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2025
For Knight, the moment was peak Hollywood meets hip-hop war story, velvet rope diplomacy brokered by the most unlikely shot-caller in purple.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 1 July 2025
There’s nothing predictable about Trump claiming to want diplomacy with Iran and giving the Iranians a two-week reprieve, only to settle on forceful measures 48 hours later.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
For Washington, this undermines months of diplomacy and weakens efforts to contain nuclear risks.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2025
For Knight, the moment was peak Hollywood meets hip-hop war story, velvet rope diplomacy brokered by the most unlikely shot-caller in purple.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 1 July 2025
There’s nothing predictable about Trump claiming to want diplomacy with Iran and giving the Iranians a two-week reprieve, only to settle on forceful measures 48 hours later.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
For Washington, this undermines months of diplomacy and weakens efforts to contain nuclear risks.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
Noun
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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How naive of me to expect that those in the public eye would at least pretend to possess tact, diplomacy, magnanimity and graciousness rather than bark and growl like an angry pit bull on a thick clanking chain.—
Louis Balsamo,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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But being blunt without tact can harm relationships.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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While investors should remain aware of the substantial debt and historical sensitivity to market downturns, the long-term prospects for Jazz Pharmaceuticals seem positive for those with a 3-5 year investment horizon.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The recent Spanish fraud scheme is currently under investigation by Spain’s National Court continues, underscoring persistent challenges and sensitivities surrounding Sephardic citizenship laws across Iberia.—
Orge Castellano,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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Prioritizing Interoperability Within Your Organization When purchasing new software for your tech stack, interoperability is an important consideration.—
Cynthia Tee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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After careful consideration, the federal Court of International Trade, based in Manhattan, ruled on May 28 that Trump had exceeded his authority with the tariffs and ordered them lifted.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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