dialogue

noun

ˈdī-ə-ˌlȯg How to pronounce dialogue (audio)
variants also dialog
Definition of dialoguenext
1
as in discussion
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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2
as in conversation
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 dialogue That two-way dialogue also makes meetings more productive, harnessing the same creativity and brainstorming energy marketing teams need to solve real problems. — Lynn Godfrey, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Under the pseudonym Lancer Brooks, DeSimone directed The Collection (1970), considered to be among the first gay adult films with a plot and dialogue. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 Following opening remarks by Hunt, the dialogue began with an intimate interview with Lasko and Guimaraes before expanding to the room. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 Authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un has taken a hard line toward Seoul and has suspended virtually all dialogue and cooperation with the South in recent years. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dialogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialogue
  1. discussion
  2. conversation
  3. consultation
  4. converse
  5. debate
  6. exchange
  7. consult
  8. discourse
Noun
  • At least two federal bills to regulate AI in politics are pending discussion and approval by lawmakers.
    — Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
  • SpaceX is attempting to build the fourth nationwide wireless carrier by combining its Starlink direct-to-device network with ground infrastructure, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with discussions.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • In the conversation, Griffin asked the person to use that influence to deny admission to Rosman’s children, the person with direct knowledge of their conversation said.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • If restless nights are a pattern, a conversation with your doctor may matter more than what sits in your snack bowl.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of conversation
Noun
  • The European Commission opened a public consultation on circular VAT in September of this year.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Experts who are part of consultations expect the new policy to lay down clear and consistent rules, which will also help the industry overcome challenges around land acquisition and simplify a fragmented approval process.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of consultation
Noun
  • In another, Seyfried and Fielder converse intimately by a fireplace.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Recorded at The Stand in New York City, The Guest Spot will see Shaw converse with guests from the stand-up, digital and comedy worlds.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of converse
Noun
  • Essential California asked the bishop about his letter and the church’s role in the immigration debate while checking in with a couple of Catholic scholars who offered their perspectives.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • This seems like a perfectly reasonable debate/dialogue/deliberation to have without everybody--well, most bodies--running for the exits.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of debate
Noun
  • Russia received 25 bodies of Russian soldiers, Russian lawmaker Shamsail Saraliyev, a member of a parliamentary coordination group overseeing the exchanges, told RBC news outlet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • He was ejected from a Chicago Sky game in August following a verbal exchange with guard Natasha Cloud and was later banned from the team’s arena.
    — Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of exchange
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  • Danielle Friedman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
    — Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Expect more brands to pair products with questionnaires, telehealth consults or at-home test kits.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of consult
Noun
  • The internet, the exploitation of people via media, how society responds to media, and also the birth of the discourse that gave rise to online communities and the discourse online, all of that is in this movie, which is so rich.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026
  • More recently, students were at the forefront of the Black Lives Matter demonstrations in 2020 and forced the war in Gaza to the center of national discourse in 2024.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of discourse

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