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
By not offering a realistic definition of victory, the West is also reducing the pressure on Russia by leaving little room for serious diplomacy.
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Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
Experts say North Korea uses its rivals’ drills as a pretext to enlarge its nuclear arsenal to wrest concessions when diplomacy resumes.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The diplomacy can be fun, too — especially when Allison Janney shows up as the Vice President of the United States to give her slovenly would-be replacement a literal dressing down — and keeping up with the hidden meaning behind every wink and nudge is a rewarding bit of at-home sleuthing, as well.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
Fundamentally, because of Putin’s paranoia and aggression, flattering him or trying patient diplomacy hasn’t worked.
—Stephan Kieninger / Made By History, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
Experts say North Korea uses its rivals’ drills as a pretext to enlarge its nuclear arsenal to wrest concessions when diplomacy resumes.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The diplomacy can be fun, too — especially when Allison Janney shows up as the Vice President of the United States to give her slovenly would-be replacement a literal dressing down — and keeping up with the hidden meaning behind every wink and nudge is a rewarding bit of at-home sleuthing, as well.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
Fundamentally, because of Putin’s paranoia and aggression, flattering him or trying patient diplomacy hasn’t worked.
—Stephan Kieninger / Made By History, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomacy
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Austen’s 1813 novel of manners remains a household name, a beloved work of literature and the basis of numerous film and television adaptations and reimaginings.Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Tacos hold a special place in Phoenix's food culture, with multiple shops and trucks across the Valley earning the love of Arizona residents through all manners to serve the popular dish, from birria to carne asada to calabacitas.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
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Just be careful not to let your enthusiasm override your tact — Mars in Leo loves the drama!Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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In this article, the author offers four strategies for how to set boundaries around unsolicited input with tact, respect, and assertiveness.Melody Wilding, Harvard Business Review, 11 July 2024
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The results point to Asian Americans’ sensitivity to the issue of crime and safety due to the uptick of anti-Asian hate during the height of the pandemic that many feel went unaddressed, experts say.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Days after, Karter still had a headache, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and noise.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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For the next 40 years, not one of the seven Medal of Honor candidates cited for their gallantry in Cambodia or Laos received it.Barry Barnett, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
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Superheroes have long been depicted wearing capes, which symbolize gallantry and underscore the fanciful nature of the superhero genre.Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
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The bad news then is that the preponderance of users is blindly unaware of this rather significant consideration when using generative AI, namely that the answers are not 100% certain all the time.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But those who can effectively make the business case using data are the ones who are usually able to get additional budget priority and consideration.Alena Botros, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomacy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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