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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Such a huge cut was intended to kneecap diplomacy, not improve it.
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Frank McNeil, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
The ceasefire should last for 30 days to give diplomacy a real chance.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 10 May 2025
The most recent Pope Leo Leo XIII was elected in 1878 and was known as a reformer, a pontiff who emphasized diplomacy, advocated for scientific progress and positioned the church as a defender of human rights.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Pinchuk was honored for his significant contributions to humanitarian efforts, particularly support for Ukrainian military service members, veterans, and civilians suffering from war, and for his efforts in public diplomacy.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Frank McNeil, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
The ceasefire should last for 30 days to give diplomacy a real chance.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 10 May 2025
The most recent Pope Leo Leo XIII was elected in 1878 and was known as a reformer, a pontiff who emphasized diplomacy, advocated for scientific progress and positioned the church as a defender of human rights.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Pinchuk was honored for his significant contributions to humanitarian efforts, particularly support for Ukrainian military service members, veterans, and civilians suffering from war, and for his efforts in public diplomacy.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 9 May 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 19 May. 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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