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also dialog
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as in discussion
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 soundtrack, curated by Karyn Rachtman, helped solidify the film as a time capsule of clothing, music, dialogue and teenage life.
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Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Bad dialogue, phoned in performances and a bafflingly amateurish script make this an easy skip on Netflix.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Thompson-Hernández’s background as a feature writer for the New York Times has also supplied him with a keen ear for the spoken phrase, expressed in the film’s rich and believable dialogue, as well as a facility with performers of all backgrounds.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
That was my starting point for all the dialogue.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
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Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Bad dialogue, phoned in performances and a bafflingly amateurish script make this an easy skip on Netflix.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Thompson-Hernández’s background as a feature writer for the New York Times has also supplied him with a keen ear for the spoken phrase, expressed in the film’s rich and believable dialogue, as well as a facility with performers of all backgrounds.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
That was my starting point for all the dialogue.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
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The coastal cyclone is expected to bring moderate to heavy snow, along with high winds and possible blizzard conditions for the Carolinas through Saturday night, the weather service's Weather Prediction Center said in a forecast discussion.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Right before the crash, discussions captured on the cockpit voice recorder indicated that the pilot wanted the landing gear to be launched.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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For that reason, Democrats are demanding that any compromise be codified into law, and so far, Republicans are entertaining the conversation.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Other conversations sound quaint, like one where a bot complains about its human, while some are bizarre, such as one from a bot that claims to have a sister.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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These grants are usually in the six-figure range, says Ohinata, and are used for consultations, awareness-raising, and other safeguarding efforts.—
Kristin Houser,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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My first consultation was with a doctor whom my source told me had done a facelift on a former first lady.—
Patricia Tortolani,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
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The hush in public spaces isn't intimidating and there are myriad cozy places to sit and converse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Three boldly distinct but equally strong upholstery selections converse easily with one another in this mise-en-scène, and the lighthearted purple, pink, and white leopard print on the window seat cushion keeps pace with the other prints without overwhelming any of them.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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Ruhe said the debate reflects lessons learned from nearly two years of war.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Fulton County episode and Hanaway’s lawsuit underscore the broader national debate over how elections are conducted, counted, and challenged.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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The ceasefire's initial phase focused on hostage exchanges, increased humanitarian aid and a limited Israeli pullback.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Those typically belong to small companies that don’t meet the listing requirements for a major exchange, although some big-name international stocks can also be listed in the OTC market.—
The Motley Fool,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Andrea Katz does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Andrea Katz,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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The district’s usual procedure is to notify parents about school closures the day of before 5:30 a.m., once the superintendent checks road conditions across the district and consults with local emergency management officials and neighboring superintendents.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Cultural Impact Beyond box office figures, Deshpande emphasizes that the film entered public discourse.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The prominent mention of Frank, who died of disease in a Nazi concentration camp after her family’s hiding place was betrayed, adds to a growing discourse about whether ICE’s operations targeting immigrants in Minnesota can be compared to the Nazis’ tactics in rooting out Jews during the Holocaust.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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