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also dialog
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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
Because the most important thing is the dialogue, and the medium is the message.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025
According to the curator, the organization of the space and the dialogue between the pieces was based on first recreating elements of Young’s creative environment.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
In Corbet’s statement, the Golden Globe-winning director defended the use of AI to tweak Brody and Jones’ dialogue and explained how it was implemented in The Brutalist.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Swing!, a celebration of dance in the big band era, featured zero dialogue and was nominated for five Tonys, including best musical.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2025
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025
According to the curator, the organization of the space and the dialogue between the pieces was based on first recreating elements of Young’s creative environment.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
In Corbet’s statement, the Golden Globe-winning director defended the use of AI to tweak Brody and Jones’ dialogue and explained how it was implemented in The Brutalist.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Swing!, a celebration of dance in the big band era, featured zero dialogue and was nominated for five Tonys, including best musical.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
Noun
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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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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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Now, at least, Hewitt can control the conversation.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
30 Jan. 2025
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These conversations are uncertain because the entire landscape of the league is uncertain.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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Although Christie Sides is out as coach and Stephanie White is in, every discussion of Indiana’s core since has included Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, without much thought given to Smith.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Much of the discussion focused on what those in the nonfiction space can and should be doing now after the documentary bubble burst and as purse strings have been tightened all over town.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 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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What Happens Next? As businesses adjust to these changes, the debate over workplace diversity is far from over.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Connecticut tenants revived an effort Thursday to expand protections against no-fault evictions, signaling the start of what will likely be a contentious debate during this year’s General Assembly session over the government’s role in regulating the landlord-tenant relationship.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2025
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The public consultation will take place on February 25-27.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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The screening is slated to include a cardiac risk assessment with a registered nurse, a noninvasive electrocardiogram, consultation with a physician and if indicated, a limited echocardiogram.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 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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His fellow council members said that was a fact that would just have to be accepted.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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On Wednesday while visiting Paris, the head of Haiti’s presidential council, Leslie Voltaire, cited Kenscoff as an example of a place security forces were making progress and gangs are on the retreat.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Dialogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogue. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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