Dialogue
noun
A conversation between two or more people, or a similar exchange between a person and a thing, or between two or more things.
In the book, there is a witty dialogue between the two main characters.
Often appears as...
- engage in dialogue
- written dialogue
noun
The lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction.
Shakespeare's works are famous for their poetic dialogues.
Often appears as...
- dramatic dialogue
- sharp dialogue
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Literary
noun
A formal discussion or negotiation between two or more parties.
The government began a dialogue with the rebels for peace talks.
Often appears as...
- peace dialogue
- interfaith dialogue
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Formal
General,Political
noun
A discussion in which two or more people or groups, especially religious groups, exchange their views.
Interfaith dialogues are important to promote understanding among different religious groups.
Often appears as...
- cultural dialogue
- social dialogue
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Formal
General,Religious
noun
A conversation between two or more people, or a similar exchange between a person and a thing, or between two or more things.
In the book, there is a witty dialogue between the two main characters.
Often appears as...
- engage in dialogue
- written dialogue
noun
The lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction.
Shakespeare's works are famous for their poetic dialogues.
Often appears as...
- dramatic dialogue
- sharp dialogue
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A formal discussion or negotiation between two or more parties.
The government began a dialogue with the rebels for peace talks.
Often appears as...
- peace dialogue
- interfaith dialogue
Usage tips
Formal
General,Political
noun
A discussion in which two or more people or groups, especially religious groups, exchange their views.
Interfaith dialogues are important to promote understanding among different religious groups.
Often appears as...
- cultural dialogue
- social dialogue
Usage tips
Formal
General,Religious
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Real Conversations
Used to describe realistic spoken exchanges that might occur in everyday life.
The dialogue in the cafe scene felt very natural.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Humans
May also refer to hypothetical exchanges with objects or concepts in creative writing.
The dialogue between the character and their conscience was intriguing.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Vocal
Can include internal or unspoken exchanges within a character's mind.
His internal dialogue revealed his true feelings.
Pro Tip 1/3Real Conversations
Used to describe realistic spoken exchanges that might occur in everyday life.
The dialogue in the cafe scene felt very natural.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Humans
May also refer to hypothetical exchanges with objects or concepts in creative writing.
The dialogue between the character and their conscience was intriguing.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Vocal
Can include internal or unspoken exchanges within a character's mind.
His internal dialogue revealed his true feelings.
Pro Tip 1/3Real Conversations
Used to describe realistic spoken exchanges that might occur in everyday life.
The dialogue in the cafe scene felt very natural.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Humans
May also refer to hypothetical exchanges with objects or concepts in creative writing.
The dialogue between the character and their conscience was intriguing.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Vocal
Can include internal or unspoken exchanges within a character's mind.
His internal dialogue revealed his true feelings.
Compare with
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Jonathan Foley: The...
And there's nothing we do that is more crucial to our survival. Here's the dilemma As the world grows by several billion more people, We'll need to double, maybe even triple, global food production. So where do we go from here? We need a bigger conversation, an international dialogue. We need to invest in real
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How miscommunication...
including your culture, community, and family, influence how you see the world. Say, "This is how I see the problem, but how do you see it?" Don't assume that your perception is the objective truth. That'll help you work toward sharing a dialogue with others to reach a common understanding together.
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The benefits of a good...
And the different stages of sleep have been shown to help consolidate different types of memories. During the non-REM slow-wave sleep, declarative memory is encoded into a temporary store in the anterior part of the hippocampus. Through a continuing dialogue between the cortex and hippocampus,
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Inside a cartoonist's...
Now that you have an idea, or something you think could be good for a cartoon, it's time to shape it. A cartoon is like a staged play. A cartoonist is playwright, director, stage designer, choreographer, and costume designer. A cartoon has characters, a set, dialogue,
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Plato’s Allegory of the...
because it can be read in far more ways. Importantly, the allegory is connected to the theory of forms, developed in Plato's other dialogues, which holds that like the shadows on the wall, things in the physical world are flawed reflections of ideal forms,
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Why do we, like,...
Outside of writing dialogue, they serve no purpose in most formal writing. And in some contexts, the stigma these social cues carry can work against the speaker. But in most conversations, these seemingly senseless sounds can convey a world of meaning.
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What is epigenetics? -...
but its own distinct epigenome. The epigenome also mediates a lifelong dialogue between genes and the environment. The chemical tags that turn genes on and off can be influenced by factors including diet, chemical exposure, and medication.
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When to use apostrophes...
and lets common phrases squash into a single word. In rare cases, you can have a double contraction, though those generally aren't accepted in writing, with the exception of dialogue. So it's possessive, it's often followed by s's,
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What Does 'Genius' Mean?...
What does "genius" mean, to me? I think there are many brilliant people in the world, many people who are very, very intelligent. So I think it has to do with a line of dialogue
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Is pop art art? PIPE Amanda...
narcissist for wanting to be a performer and find true inner peace and that's it thank you there's one more verse but it's short I swear now a question to further our dialogue
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Jonathan Foley: The...
And there's nothing we do that is more crucial to our survival. Here's the dilemma As the world grows by several billion more people, We'll need to double, maybe even triple, global food production. So where do we go from here? We need a bigger conversation, an international dialogue. We need to invest in real
Video examples
How miscommunication...
including your culture, community, and family, influence how you see the world. Say, "This is how I see the problem, but how do you see it?" Don't assume that your perception is the objective truth. That'll help you work toward sharing a dialogue with others to reach a common understanding together.
Video examples
The benefits of a good...
And the different stages of sleep have been shown to help consolidate different types of memories. During the non-REM slow-wave sleep, declarative memory is encoded into a temporary store in the anterior part of the hippocampus. Through a continuing dialogue between the cortex and hippocampus,
Video examples
Inside a cartoonist's...
Now that you have an idea, or something you think could be good for a cartoon, it's time to shape it. A cartoon is like a staged play. A cartoonist is playwright, director, stage designer, choreographer, and costume designer. A cartoon has characters, a set, dialogue,
Video examples
Plato’s Allegory of the...
because it can be read in far more ways. Importantly, the allegory is connected to the theory of forms, developed in Plato's other dialogues, which holds that like the shadows on the wall, things in the physical world are flawed reflections of ideal forms,
Video examples
Why do we, like,...
Outside of writing dialogue, they serve no purpose in most formal writing. And in some contexts, the stigma these social cues carry can work against the speaker. But in most conversations, these seemingly senseless sounds can convey a world of meaning.
Video examples
What is epigenetics? -...
but its own distinct epigenome. The epigenome also mediates a lifelong dialogue between genes and the environment. The chemical tags that turn genes on and off can be influenced by factors including diet, chemical exposure, and medication.
Video examples
When to use apostrophes...
and lets common phrases squash into a single word. In rare cases, you can have a double contraction, though those generally aren't accepted in writing, with the exception of dialogue. So it's possessive, it's often followed by s's,
Video examples
What Does 'Genius' Mean?...
What does "genius" mean, to me? I think there are many brilliant people in the world, many people who are very, very intelligent. So I think it has to do with a line of dialogue
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Is pop art art? PIPE Amanda...
narcissist for wanting to be a performer and find true inner peace and that's it thank you there's one more verse but it's short I swear now a question to further our dialogue
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Ennio Morricone
Italian Composer
In music, what is very important is temporality of space and length, based on the breathing space the director gives the music within the film, by separating the music from various elements of reality, like noises, dialogues... That's how you treat music properly, but it doesn't always happen this way. Music is often blamed, but it's not its fault.
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Zico
Brazilian Coach
For me dialogue is as essential in football as in life. I like to talk to my players and I never impose anything, I always give them the chance to make their own choices.
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Emma Donoghue
Irish Playwright
I would say I have sort of a natural gift for character, and following one person's point of view at a time, and dialogue, but I'm not naturally good at strong plot.
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Quentin Tarantino
American Director
There is such a thing as my kind of actor, and how well they pull off my dialogue is a very, very important part of it.
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Zach Woods
American Actor
I think that if you're improvising on TV, it's a great way to help the dialogue between actors and writers.
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Lynn Nottage
American Playwright
It's very important for me to have dialogues across racial lines.
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Alexander McCall Smith
Scottish Writer
I'm interested in character and dialogue and exchange of ideas.
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Charles Jencks
American Architect
Can't you see, we are in a dialogue with the universe?
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Rupert Grint
English Actor
We had a dialogue coach. She helped us with our T's.
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Clive Owen
English Actor
Good dialogue is very important.
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Ennio Morricone
Italian Composer
In music, what is very important is temporality of space and length, based on the breathing space the director gives the music within the film, by separating the music from various elements of reality, like noises, dialogues... That's how you treat music properly, but it doesn't always happen this way. Music is often blamed, but it's not its fault.
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Zico
Brazilian Coach
For me dialogue is as essential in football as in life. I like to talk to my players and I never impose anything, I always give them the chance to make their own choices.
Quote examples
Emma Donoghue
Irish Playwright
I would say I have sort of a natural gift for character, and following one person's point of view at a time, and dialogue, but I'm not naturally good at strong plot.
Quote examples
Quentin Tarantino
American Director
There is such a thing as my kind of actor, and how well they pull off my dialogue is a very, very important part of it.
Quote examples
Zach Woods
American Actor
I think that if you're improvising on TV, it's a great way to help the dialogue between actors and writers.
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Lynn Nottage
American Playwright
It's very important for me to have dialogues across racial lines.
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Alexander McCall Smith
Scottish Writer
I'm interested in character and dialogue and exchange of ideas.
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Charles Jencks
American Architect
Can't you see, we are in a dialogue with the universe?
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Rupert Grint
English Actor
We had a dialogue coach. She helped us with our T's.
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Clive Owen
English Actor
Good dialogue is very important.
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