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Recent Examples of tactfully
But do it tactfully, in a way that resonates well.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactfully
Adverb
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State your case clearly and as politely as possible.—
Ross Kernez,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Despite shooting down any suggestions of infidelity, she’s continued to field the questions and comments, responding politely to the seemingly never-ending queries.—
Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Download exact scripts to diplomatically say no at work here.—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Gulf states can support postwar Syria diplomatically and financially.—
David Mednicoff,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Guiffre sued him civilly and was granted an unspecified settlement in 2022.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Texas House Republicans on Monday voted 85-6 to authorize the House sergeant-at-arms and related officers to track down and civilly arrest Democrats who fled the state in protest of GOP redistricting efforts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Tactfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactfully. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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