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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Washington would need a firm prior commitment that Israel would not strike as long as Trump’s efforts at diplomacy still have a chance of succeeding.
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Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2025
While migration diplomacy does work both ways, richer countries by and large have the upper hand.
—Nicholas R. Micinski, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2025
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Nearly 100 former senior U.S. intelligence, diplomacy and national security raised alarm over the Gabbard pick in a letter to congressional leaders last month.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
China throughout Latin America has made significant inroads in infrastructure and diplomacy, often taking advantage of U.S. inattention.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
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Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2025
While migration diplomacy does work both ways, richer countries by and large have the upper hand.
—Nicholas R. Micinski, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2025
More:Ex-US intelligence, security officials call for closed-door Senate hearings on Tulsi Gabbard
Nearly 100 former senior U.S. intelligence, diplomacy and national security raised alarm over the Gabbard pick in a letter to congressional leaders last month.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
China throughout Latin America has made significant inroads in infrastructure and diplomacy, often taking advantage of U.S. inattention.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diplomacy. Accessed 11 Feb. 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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