diplomacy
noun
di·plo·ma·cy
də-ˈplō-mə-sē 
Examples of diplomacy in a Sentence
She has had a long and distinguished career in diplomacy.
The government avoided a war by successfully resolving the issues through diplomacy.
This is a situation that calls for tactful diplomacy.
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Trump, who has vowed to bring peace to the Middle East, has expressed a preference for diplomacy and dialogue but did not rule out military action as U.S. forces rapidly deployed to the region.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
There are extremely good reasons why the best diplomacy, especially regarding war and other high-stakes conflicts, is invariably conducted in private.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Behind the historic signing lay a complex web of international diplomacy and intrigue, orchestrated by General Omar Torrijos Herrera.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
But that should be resolved by diplomacy, prudence and tact — none of which appear to be essential job requirements in this administration.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
There are extremely good reasons why the best diplomacy, especially regarding war and other high-stakes conflicts, is invariably conducted in private.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Behind the historic signing lay a complex web of international diplomacy and intrigue, orchestrated by General Omar Torrijos Herrera.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
But that should be resolved by diplomacy, prudence and tact — none of which appear to be essential job requirements in this administration.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for diplomacy
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diplomacy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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diplomacy
noun
di·plo·ma·cy
də-ˈplō-mə-sē
1
: the work of keeping up relations between the governments of different countries
2
: skill in dealing with others without causing bad feelings : tact
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