as in politic
having or showing tact
tried to be tactful when asked to critique her friend's singing
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Recent Examples of tactful
Samsung’s tactful color grading made in-scene black levels like the oily shimmer of a whale’s fin splashing into the water pop with realistic depth.
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Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 24 May 2024
There is nothing tactful, after all, about the prejudices that assault George on every corner.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
As such, when Heart of Glass popped up on the playlist, no one made a fuss, but simply shared a tactful nod, wink, and cheers towards the center of the room.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
In any case, Murdoch was tactful in his Hollywood interactions, carefully separating politics from filmmaking decisions.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024
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Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 24 May 2024
There is nothing tactful, after all, about the prejudices that assault George on every corner.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
As such, when Heart of Glass popped up on the playlist, no one made a fuss, but simply shared a tactful nod, wink, and cheers towards the center of the room.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
In any case, Murdoch was tactful in his Hollywood interactions, carefully separating politics from filmmaking decisions.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tactful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactful
Adjective
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Yet, while activist evangelical women worked with these groups, Schlafly’s Catholicism limited her ability to reach evangelicals who were more ambivalent about politic involvement.—
Emily Suzanne Johnson / Made By History,
TIME,
3 June 2024
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That doesn’t always gel with the sardonic remove the writers built into their material, nor the show’s prescient awareness of the sardonic tango of showbiz and politic power, personal branding and the possibility for genuinely populist adoration by those craving relief from being ignored.—
Chris Jones,
chicagotribune.com,
4 Feb. 2022
Adjective
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According to a Newsweek article, simple gestures like being polite to airline staff can significantly improve a travel experience.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Ahead of Trump’s swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, he and Melania Trump are expected to be greeted at the White House by Joe and Jill Biden, who will then bring them inside for some tea or coffee and perhaps some polite conversation.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Assuming the sides enter a formal diplomatic process, the real work begins.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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While international law recognizes no national sovereignty in international waters, that has done little to end the diplomatic tug-of-war over the pole.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This decision reflects our collective commitment to fostering a collaborative, equitable, and respectful work environment.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2025
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Leaders should consistently model respectful and inclusive behaviors, demonstrating how to handle conflict constructively while recognizing the contributions of others.—
Sandy Harvey,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Tactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactful. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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