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1
as in conferences
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 conversations
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 dialogues
Catalogs of data like mine abound in Netflix viewing histories, prehistoric Facebook posts, and, now, dialogues with ChatGPT—imprints of the way the web informs and commoditizes work and friendship, sorrow and joy.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
The static figures act like a metronome, marking time between the stanzas of his sharp-witted soliloquies and dialogues; the gestures and expressions function as stage directions.
—Art Spiegelman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
Leaders who prioritize mental health proactively communicate the importance of well-being, paving the way for open dialogues.
—Andriana Eliadis, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Promote visible audits, participate in daily safety dialogues and correct unsafe behaviors in real time to enact real change.
—Andreza Araujo, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Early, transparent culture dialogues increase odds of integration success because various systems, processes and operational infrastructures start communicating from the get-go.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
This may seem like a cop-out and a way of avoiding getting caught up in the current attack on the trans community, but Coon doesn’t believe the choice has anything to do with White’s willingness to engage in important dialogues.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2025
Local civic organizations give us opportunities to bring design thinking into the public realm, opening up dialogues with people who might never have considered perspectives from designers before.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Clarity dialogues are empowering.
—Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
The static figures act like a metronome, marking time between the stanzas of his sharp-witted soliloquies and dialogues; the gestures and expressions function as stage directions.
—Art Spiegelman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
Leaders who prioritize mental health proactively communicate the importance of well-being, paving the way for open dialogues.
—Andriana Eliadis, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Promote visible audits, participate in daily safety dialogues and correct unsafe behaviors in real time to enact real change.
—Andreza Araujo, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Early, transparent culture dialogues increase odds of integration success because various systems, processes and operational infrastructures start communicating from the get-go.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
This may seem like a cop-out and a way of avoiding getting caught up in the current attack on the trans community, but Coon doesn’t believe the choice has anything to do with White’s willingness to engage in important dialogues.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2025
Local civic organizations give us opportunities to bring design thinking into the public realm, opening up dialogues with people who might never have considered perspectives from designers before.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Clarity dialogues are empowering.
—Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogues
Noun
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The plan will rely on whether leadership can keep the House and Senate Republican conferences together.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Both sides enter at seventh place in their respective conferences.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Kirk Franklin reflects on a controversial 2024 performance in Jamaica that resulted in conversations about his stagewear and dance moves.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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There are conversations that will be direct next couple days.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That decision now appears set to haunt them There were no discussions about ending Sterling’s loan early, and no clause to allow an early termination anyway.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The agreement follows discussions between President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador and Secretary of State Marco Rubio about housing migrants in El Salvador's notorious prison.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If some of these steps begin to bear fruit, consultations could begin on multiple tracks.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Making a Difference Daniel Alain customers often fly to the brand’s picturesque Newport Beach, CA headquarters for personal consultations before making a purchase.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Previous administrations have stood up specialized councils via executive orders, executives noted.—
Hannah Lang,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Part one of the season 47 finale last week featured two immunity challenges and two tribal councils, with plenty of shocks and surprises along the way and two finalists ultimately being sent home.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Dialogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialogues. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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