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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
The pressure was on for Pearce to effortlessly deliver pages of dialogue before the dramatic effect of the light was gone.
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The animals look realer than ever, and their mouths more convincingly match the spoken dialogue.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Both outlets reported the animation giant only cutting a few lines of few lines of dialogue in the eight episode series.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Tusk has continued to emphasize his dedication to fostering dialogue, including meetings with key leaders such as Friedrich Merz, head of Germany's CDU party, who recently visited Kyiv.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The animals look realer than ever, and their mouths more convincingly match the spoken dialogue.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Both outlets reported the animation giant only cutting a few lines of few lines of dialogue in the eight episode series.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Tusk has continued to emphasize his dedication to fostering dialogue, including meetings with key leaders such as Friedrich Merz, head of Germany's CDU party, who recently visited Kyiv.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
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Simon reflected insightfully on the conference in his LinkedIn recap post.Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Favourite quote Maresca might have been new to the press conference experience as a manager in his own right, but there were some particularly interesting quotes.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thus, any interaction that adolescents have with the health care system, such as emergency room visits, can be an important touchpoint for engaging in these conversations.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Its theme really hit a nerve with audiences, created a real cultural conversation and even resulted in more twins (not depicted in the film) getting reunited in real life.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Start With The Business Case AI often enters discussions as a solution looking for a problem.Charles Orlando, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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There has been discussion about no school the day after Halloween, which doesn't apply to the next two school years since Oct. 31 is on Friday in 2025 and Saturday in 2026.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2024
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Later, Lacy watches inquisitively as Janet converses with Avi (Elias Koteas), the leader of a cultish theatrical troupe who sets his sights on her.Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
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El Salvador’s audacious decision in 2021 to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender and establish a national Bitcoin reserve ignited a global debate on the future of reserve assets.Sean Lee, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Quite when that point is, is a matter of some debate.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Making a Difference Daniel Alain customers often fly to the brand’s picturesque Newport Beach, CA headquarters for personal consultations before making a purchase.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This mainly helps those who would otherwise travel long distances for essential consultations.Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Alongside the new section, the festival will host a symposium looking back at the history of women directors in Japan.Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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Fain has added his own twists, planning a once-a-year symposium that incorporates local women’s rights advocates, local therapists and a representative from A Call to Men.Matt Villano, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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Six council members voted in favor of the resolution.Zachery Schmidt | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
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While Yaroslavsky, Hutt and Hernandez made out well, other council members lost coveted assignments.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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