as in politic
having or showing tact
a diplomatic attempt at preventing any hurt feelings
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Recent Examples of diplomatic
The impact of the U.S. strikes on the Iranian facilities is not clear, leading to speculation of more attacks and major questions over efforts to revive diplomatic engagement between the two long-time adversaries.
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The diplomatic dinner capped the first night of the couple's three-day state visit to the U.K. and Princess Anne, 74, served a style surprise by sporting a new hairstyle.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 July 2025
Trump has previously applauded the English language abilities of other leaders during diplomatic meetings.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Most economic analyses say the tariffs will worsen inflationary pressures and subtract from economic growth, but Trump has used the taxes as a way to assert the diplomatic and financial power of the U.S. on both rivals and allies.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The diplomatic dinner capped the first night of the couple's three-day state visit to the U.K. and Princess Anne, 74, served a style surprise by sporting a new hairstyle.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 July 2025
Trump has previously applauded the English language abilities of other leaders during diplomatic meetings.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Most economic analyses say the tariffs will worsen inflationary pressures and subtract from economic growth, but Trump has used the taxes as a way to assert the diplomatic and financial power of the U.S. on both rivals and allies.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomatic
Adjective
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Stirring up some of the local Chicago politic mix, with the cops and more, Smollett then was put under the spotlight of a special prosecutor and hauled before the courts for allegedly playing fast and loose with the truth and his own agenda.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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The mother is friendly and the son is quiet and polite.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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If a client goes quiet, a polite but firm follow-up message outlining next steps can nudge resolution.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Diplomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomatic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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