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Recent Examples of diplomatically
His potential political ambitions aside, Rubio has incentive to seek good relations with the Vatican, both diplomatically and personally as a devout member of the faith.
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 6 May 2026
And diplomatically, Trump looks weak.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
There was an opening for Israel to handle their business with the Palestinians diplomatically that would have solidified the Abraham Accords and allowed stronger alliances with Arab countries that would have really cornered Iran.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
However this ends, the United States is already diminished by it, militarily, diplomatically, economically and morally.
—Jon Duffy, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Every aspect of the program will be diplomatically strategic and coordinated.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
So Iran is increasingly isolated diplomatically.
—NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Beijing has systematically picked off Taiwan’s allies using economic incentives, infrastructure deals and political pressure to isolate the island diplomatically.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
Efforts to contain Iran diplomatically proved fragile, especially after 2018, when the United States withdrew from the 2015 JCPOA.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 6 May 2026
And diplomatically, Trump looks weak.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
There was an opening for Israel to handle their business with the Palestinians diplomatically that would have solidified the Abraham Accords and allowed stronger alliances with Arab countries that would have really cornered Iran.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
However this ends, the United States is already diminished by it, militarily, diplomatically, economically and morally.
—Jon Duffy, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Every aspect of the program will be diplomatically strategic and coordinated.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
So Iran is increasingly isolated diplomatically.
—NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Beijing has systematically picked off Taiwan’s allies using economic incentives, infrastructure deals and political pressure to isolate the island diplomatically.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
Efforts to contain Iran diplomatically proved fragile, especially after 2018, when the United States withdrew from the 2015 JCPOA.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomatically
Adverb
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The results are often, to put it politely, anywhere from underwhelming to plagiaristic.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
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Other kindly ushers, who had directed people to an adjacent section after Section 535 filled up, politely asked everyone to please put their shirts back on before returning to the general stadium population.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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The most successful communicators can tactfully disagree with senior leaders without hurting their own reputation.—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Lucky, at least, knows how to stay in his lane tactfully.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.—
Walter Fields,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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In April, Murekezi was ordered civilly committed as mentally ill.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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The difference was that in Simpson’s case, his whole home had been searched by the feds—and with the help of the private company that would later sue him civilly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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“Diplomatically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomatically. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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