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
After Germany started two World Wars in the last century, Germany's power politics stressed the role of multilateral institutions like the U.N. and diplomacy in remedying conflicts.
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The move also draws Saudi Arabia closer to Washington's orbit—a tension for a kingdom actively diversifying alliances through BRICS, mediation diplomacy, and non-dollar oil trade.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Swiss diplomat Alexandra Weiss leads the mission, where rising tensions and delegates’ hidden agendas threaten fragile diplomacy.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
Dealing with digital disruption In addition to establishing clear path to corporate diplomacy, rapidly changing (and sometimes expensive) technologies like AI is another hurdle for high-growth companies to contend with.
—Tim Clark, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The move also draws Saudi Arabia closer to Washington's orbit—a tension for a kingdom actively diversifying alliances through BRICS, mediation diplomacy, and non-dollar oil trade.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Swiss diplomat Alexandra Weiss leads the mission, where rising tensions and delegates’ hidden agendas threaten fragile diplomacy.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
Dealing with digital disruption In addition to establishing clear path to corporate diplomacy, rapidly changing (and sometimes expensive) technologies like AI is another hurdle for high-growth companies to contend with.
—Tim Clark, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
Noun
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.—
CNN,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The key is proceeding with tact—sometimes humor, sometimes concern.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump has less tact, less charm and less intelligence than any of those men and women who lead their respective nations.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or food allergies every year.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Ghee, however, is typically well tolerated by those with lactose intolerance or milk sensitivities.—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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In an event where wind is not a consideration, Cathedral Catholic’s Jocelyn Gibson edged Patrick Henry’s Miriam Aguirre in the girls 1,600 at UC.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Addressing these ethical considerations will require engagement from not just developers but also policymakers and committees responsible for upholding responsible AI use companywide to ensure diverse perspectives are considered.—
Rupesh Dabbir,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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