Diplomatic dialogue helped put an end to the conflict.
Source: tatoeba (21962)
Dialogue
/ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/
Synonyms for "dialogue" (197 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (40)
airinganalysisantimasqueaudience successballetbombbroadcast dramabull sessionburlesque showbuzz sessioncanvassingcharadechatchinfestcliff hangercloset dramacolloquiumcolloquycomedy dramacommunication
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Noun(13 words)
artists communechatsclass discussionclassroom conversationcolloquiescolloquiumscommuningcomposeconferconversationconversationsconverseconversing
Adjective(1 words)
contemporary dialogue
Strong matches (59)
Noun(20 words)
craftdebatedialogdialogic teachingdialoguingdiscoursediscussdiscussiondiscussionsduologueengage in communicationexchangeexchangesfiction dialoguefriction chatterinterchangeintercourseinterviewinterviewslines
critical successdaytime serialdebatedebatingdeliberationdialecticdiscussiondocumentary dramadramadramaloguedramatic playdramatic seriesduodramaduologueepic theaterexaminationexchange of viewsexperimental theaterextravaganzafailure
Adjective(2 words)
dialogic discussioninterpersonal interaction
Verb(1 words)
discuss in class
Related words (98)
meetingmelodramaminstrel showmiraclemiracle playmonodramamonologuemoralitymorality playmusic dramamusical revuemysterymystery playopen discussionopen forumoperapageantpalaverpanel discussionpanel show
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pantomimeparleypassion playpastoralpastoral dramapieceplayplayletproblem playpsychodramaquestion-and-answer sessionquiz showradio dramaraprap sessionreviewrevueseminarsensational playserialshowsitcomsituation comedysketchskitsoapsoap operasociodramaspectaclespeechstage playstage showstraight dramastudysuccesssuspense dramasymposiumtableautableau vivanttalktalk showtalkfestteleplaytelevision dramatelevision playtete-a-tetetheater of crueltytom showtotal theatertown meetingtreatmenttrialoguevariety showvaudevillevaudeville showvehicleventilationword-of-mouth successwordswork
Noun(18 words)
more communicatedmost verbal exchangenegotiate meaningnegotiatingnegotiationparlaysparleyingparleyspeer discussionsphysics class discussionromanian discuțiescriptsharing culturespeechstudent interactiontalkingtalkswrite
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: airing, analysis, antimasque, artists commune, audience success.
- Sentence evidence is available for dialogue, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "dialogue".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "dialogue"
Keep "dialogue" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "dialogue" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "dialogue", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "dialogue" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesbookcommunicationcompositiondiscussiongive-and-takeinteractionliterary compositionliterary formliterary workplayscriptscripttalktalkingteaching methodwordwriting
More specific
14 entrieschatclassroom discussioncolloquyconversationdebatedialogue journalinterviewnegotiationpeer discussionplay dialogueradio dialoguescenescreen dialoguescript
Collocations
10 entriesacademic dialogueclassroom dialogueconstructive dialoguecross cultural dialoguedialogue journalheated dialogueopen dialogueproductive dialoguestudent dialogueteacher dialogue
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
7 entriesSample sentences
20 total sentences available.
The mystery contains more dialogue than narrative.
Source: tatoeba (45986)
The teacher asked the students to practice the dialogue in pairs.
Source: tatoeba (273020)
Complete the dialogue with the conjugated form of "to have".
Source: tatoeba (465473)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "dialogue"?
Closest matches include airing, analysis, antimasque, artists commune, audience success.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "dialogue"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.