as in diplomacy
the ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them
with supreme tact, Isabel suggested to her neighbor that her flower garden was probably not the best place for his dog to use as a bathroom
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Recent Examples of tact
In her last pic, Olivia Rodrigo holds the same picnic basket while cheesing for the camera in a plunging red one-piece bathing suit and a grey baseball cap, keeping her pigtail braids in tact underneath.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2025
The tact and selflessness with which Altuve has handled this potential transition isn’t lost on anyone within the organization.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Berger’s Vatican caper lacks the tact and sensitivity in François Ozon’s superb By the Grace of God, even quickly dispensing the repentance of a disgraced African cardinal (Lucian Msamati).
—Armond White, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025
Do your best to allow blooms and petals to be kept in tact during this process—don't roughly shake or jostle your flowers.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2025
The tact and selflessness with which Altuve has handled this potential transition isn’t lost on anyone within the organization.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Berger’s Vatican caper lacks the tact and sensitivity in François Ozon’s superb By the Grace of God, even quickly dispensing the repentance of a disgraced African cardinal (Lucian Msamati).
—Armond White, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025
Do your best to allow blooms and petals to be kept in tact during this process—don't roughly shake or jostle your flowers.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tact
Noun
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The big picture: Close allies less than two months ago, relations between the U.S. and Canada have now frayed to the point that diplomacy is being conducted by furious TV appearances and social media name-calling.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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Predictability is the most valuable currency of diplomacy.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.—
CNN,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This sensitivity to swings in rates is known as duration.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, most drinks are stirred— a subtle yet intentional decision that maintains the ambiance and cultural sensitivity.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He was deployed to Italy, where his conspicuous gallantry in combat earned him the Military Cross.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Jan. 2020
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Crank up the gallantry, crank up the generosity: Send a spark of love and novelty into the black cloud.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performer nominees were recently announced, and Oasis are once again up for consideration.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2025
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Other major platforms have been re-evaluating their content moderation strategies in response to political pressure, regulatory scrutiny and financial considerations.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Tact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tact. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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