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also dialog
1
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 film whisks through various plot convolutions, but the real attraction is the sharp dialogue (David Mamet co-writes the script), the tense scenes of spycraft in practice, and action sequences that Frankenheimer must have been waiting his whole career to shoot.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
The dialogue is deft and convincing, but the film is always struggling to rise above its clichéd plot.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
His presence is a frustrating, but necessary, addition to the dialogue Keup and the Silverman’s are trying to create around the East/West conflict that persisted for almost half of the 20th Century.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
There are announcements and proclamations galore and never just dialogue between real people talking.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
The dialogue is deft and convincing, but the film is always struggling to rise above its clichéd plot.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
His presence is a frustrating, but necessary, addition to the dialogue Keup and the Silverman’s are trying to create around the East/West conflict that persisted for almost half of the 20th Century.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
There are announcements and proclamations galore and never just dialogue between real people talking.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
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The Cost Of Career Advancement And Visibility Accomplishment also requires strategic investments in personal branding and career advancement, including networking events and conferences, coaching, speaking opportunities and even social media positioning.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The World’s Best Hospitals 2024 By Alexis Kayser Healthcare Editor Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) got a surprise visit from Shark Tank host Daymond John during its annual conference in Las Vegas this year.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Join Discussions – Follow AI conversations on LinkedIn, listen to AI podcasts, or attend webinars.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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In the guest house, the games room was designed as a casual yet sophisticated gathering space, perfect for board games, conversation, or a quiet retreat.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
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The report includes a detailed discussion of the risks associated with the company's operations, including financial, operational, and regulatory risks, as well as risks related to its exploration and evaluation projects.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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This would have been an interesting topic for a scientific discussion, but it was put forward as a policy document and presented to the Secretary of Health and Human Services the day after it was released.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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At one point, Mandel stepped out of the room to let the two converse alone, while emotional piano music swelled in the background.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Seen facing each other on a couch, the two converse with the ease of good friends.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The current debates over tariffs are the latest example of the Trump era sending conservatives back to the drawing board to rethink the views of recent generations.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Apple’s views on the age-verification debate largely echo Google's.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
13 Mar. 2025
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From consultation to aftercare, patient safety and quality results are always the top priority.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Among the issues in the most recent negotiation was a provision to provide appropriate hair and makeup consultation for non-white performers.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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These figures were celebrated during a symposium on Tuesday afternoon at Florida Atlantic University hosted by Project Opioid, a nonprofit aiming to bring together business, faith, education and philanthropic leaders to solve the overdose and substance abuse crisis.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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This symposium will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Valparaiso University’s Harre Union, Ballroom A, 1700 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Miami Shores residents will elect three at-large council members on Tuesday, April 8.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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During the council’s final vote, several members shared their own stories of addiction and loss because of tobacco.—
Jodi Radke,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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