as in diplomacy
the ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them
with supreme tact, Isabel suggested to her neighbor that her flower garden was probably not the best place for his dog to use as a bathroom
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Recent Examples of tact
With any other tact, Ragans probably wouldn’t be any of those things.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
One crucial step allows the seasoning to fully penetrate the flesh of a mostly in tact fish: slashing it.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Each of them were able to make a plea before the Traitors picked their victim, with Jeremy taking a unique tact to self-preservation.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
In parallel, senior scientists — many of whom were hired for their science chops, not their empathetic leadership — should be taught compassionate mentorship, and how to respond to challenging situations with empathy and tact.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Mar. 2025
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
One crucial step allows the seasoning to fully penetrate the flesh of a mostly in tact fish: slashing it.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Each of them were able to make a plea before the Traitors picked their victim, with Jeremy taking a unique tact to self-preservation.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
In parallel, senior scientists — many of whom were hired for their science chops, not their empathetic leadership — should be taught compassionate mentorship, and how to respond to challenging situations with empathy and tact.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tact
Noun
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Such a huge cut was intended to kneecap diplomacy, not improve it.—
Frank McNeil,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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The ceasefire should last for 30 days to give diplomacy a real chance.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
10 May 2025
Noun
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Leighton said being respectful of the flight crew, keeping your stuff in order, disposing of your trash responsibly, and just generally minding your manners make the flying experience more pleasant for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Children: Children have a higher sensitivity to chlorella and spirulina than adults.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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Rather than seeing her emotional sensitivity as a liability, Post uses therapeutic work to transform it into a business asset. ForbesWomen: Get the ForbesWomen newsletter, and supercharge your mission with success stories, tips and more.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Prince William is stepping out with King Charles and Queen Camilla to recognize recipients of the U.K.'s highest honors for gallantry.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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The top candidate, Clifford Levy, a deputy managing editor at the Times, withdrew his name from consideration.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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That these victims deserve our consideration, well wishes and financial support should not be controversial.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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“Tact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tact. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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