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
Even more troubling, U.S. National Security Advisor Michael Waltz was echoing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s hardline demand for the total dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program—a non-starter widely seen as designed to sabotage diplomacy and clear the path for military action.
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Trita Parsi, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
But such an approach demands a fundamental reorientation, from command-and-control diplomacy to a new capacity-centric statecraft.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
Politics naturally plays a part and requires a deft approach and a certain diplomacy from a manager.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
For now, the most exclusive address in American diplomacy stands empty, its intended resident sidelined by the tough math of congressional politics.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Trita Parsi, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
But such an approach demands a fundamental reorientation, from command-and-control diplomacy to a new capacity-centric statecraft.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
Politics naturally plays a part and requires a deft approach and a certain diplomacy from a manager.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
For now, the most exclusive address in American diplomacy stands empty, its intended resident sidelined by the tough math of congressional politics.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
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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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Leighton said being respectful of the flight crew, keeping your stuff in order, disposing of your trash responsibly, and just generally minding your manners make the flying experience more pleasant for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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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
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For various examples and further detailed indications about the nature and use of AI sensitivities prompting, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While price sensitivity doesn’t usually affect luxury buyers, as previously explained by Randall Holcombe, professor of economics at Florida State University, to WWD, some other factors can impact the sale of Swiss brands in the U.S., including fear of a recession and market volatility.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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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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Suddenly, race isn’t a consideration in the celebration of a player who was, for years, excluded from Major League Baseball because of his race.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Endangered Species Act is a key regulatory consideration for agencies when considering whether to grant permits for oil and gas, mining, electric transmission and other operations on federal lands and water.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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