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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
This is about building lasting connections through thoughtful dialogue.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Business conferences had great difficulty enlisting Biden or his cabinet to engage in constructive dialogues.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
While the United States tries to spy on one of the hardest targets, Burns has also tried to reopen a dialogue with Beijing, including via his counterpart, Chen Yixin, the security minister.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
Turning the Job Interview Into a Conversation Storytelling in the job interview can create a dialogue.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Business conferences had great difficulty enlisting Biden or his cabinet to engage in constructive dialogues.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
While the United States tries to spy on one of the hardest targets, Burns has also tried to reopen a dialogue with Beijing, including via his counterpart, Chen Yixin, the security minister.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
Turning the Job Interview Into a Conversation Storytelling in the job interview can create a dialogue.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
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An 'incredibly offensive' message Packer, 57 at the time, declined to address U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols before his sentencing via video conference.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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The date and opponent for UM’s ACC opener will be announced on ACC Network at 4 p.m. Friday, and the entire conference schedule (mostly without times) will be announced at 9 p.m. Monday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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This unique model has led to more positive outcomes, fostering impactful conversations, driving philanthropic contributions, and making meetings a more human and compassionate business.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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There has been no announcement that the Dallas Cowboys have, or want to, interview Deion Sanders but the thought of that conversation even happening has done what both Jerry Jones and Deion wanted.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
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The council did not discuss why this decision had been made, but a resident in the meeting raised concerns that Cobb had had multiple discussions with the defendants regarding the litigation.—
Rachel Royster,
Austin American-Statesman,
19 Jan. 2025
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While McCourt made an official bid, Musk’s name was reportedly floated in discussions with the Chinese government, according to Bloomberg.—
Zoë Schiffer,
WIRED,
19 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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James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
21 Sep. 2024
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There is a longstanding debate between Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, those NBA legends.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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The case underscores growing national debates about religious liberty, public funding for education, and the intersection of state action with constitutional protections.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Jan. 2025
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Isabella Aslam, 19, from London, has struggled with mental health issues and food aversion throughout her teens and was left stunned and upset by a routine phone consultation with her doctor.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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The program runs from February through March and provides in-home design consultations that give consumers an easy, no-stress introduction to working with a designer.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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At its inaugural symposium, the GTLI will introduce ideas for frameworks, standards and certifications aimed at defining what good thought leadership looks like.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Longtime native plant expert and author Carol Bornstein summed it up last October, when San Marcos Growers had its final plant symposium for landscapers, horticulturists, botanists and retail nursery operators.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2025
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Since her first meeting as president July 11, Soriano has emphasized the council’s presence as a voice for the community.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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According to Sharpton, a council will engage in a 90-day study of what companies have given up on DEI and what their margins of profit are.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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