as in politic
having or showing tact
tried to be tactful when asked to critique her friend's singing
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Recent Examples of tactful
As such, when Heart of Glass popped up on the playlist, no one made a fuss, but simply shared a tactful nod, wink, and cheers towards the center of the room.
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
In any case, Murdoch was tactful in his Hollywood interactions, carefully separating politics from filmmaking decisions.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024
While a multitude of Hollywood heavy-hitters have recently voiced their enthusiastic support for Harris’ presidential bid, those working on her campaign are trying to be tactful about who gets an invite to the upcoming DNC, sources told TMZ.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024
This tactful and discerning transit adds a layer of harmony to your creative ventures while encouraging you to see the beauty in the details.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
In any case, Murdoch was tactful in his Hollywood interactions, carefully separating politics from filmmaking decisions.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024
While a multitude of Hollywood heavy-hitters have recently voiced their enthusiastic support for Harris’ presidential bid, those working on her campaign are trying to be tactful about who gets an invite to the upcoming DNC, sources told TMZ.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024
This tactful and discerning transit adds a layer of harmony to your creative ventures while encouraging you to see the beauty in the details.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tactful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactful
Adjective
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Yet, while activist evangelical women worked with these groups, Schlafly’s Catholicism limited her ability to reach evangelicals who were more ambivalent about politic involvement.Emily Suzanne Johnson / Made By History, TIME, 3 June 2024
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That doesn’t always gel with the sardonic remove the writers built into their material, nor the show’s prescient awareness of the sardonic tango of showbiz and politic power, personal branding and the possibility for genuinely populist adoration by those craving relief from being ignored.Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 4 Feb. 2022
Adjective
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Craft a comprehensive script of polite yet firm responses for declining holiday invitations or managing family expectations without guilt.Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Does Miss Manners have a suggestion for a polite way of indicating that, since they couldn’t be bothered to acknowledge the first gift, subsequent gifts should not be solicited?Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The strikes form the backdrop for a fresh diplomatic push by the White House ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office in January.David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Taking place in the partner cities of Birmingham and Lyon, the exhibition also reflects on diplomatic friendships and how regional capitals and cultural organisations can create new ways of living and working together in a post-Brexit climate.Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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This ensures a healthy, productive, and respectful environment that fosters clarity, mutual understanding, and trust.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The grandfather painted a picture of a respectful and thoughtful athlete who was a role model to his family and friends.Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Tactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactful. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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