How to Use interpersonal in a Sentence

interpersonal

adjective
  • So the facts of the case are the same, but the interpersonal journey that happens is not the same.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2022
  • On the whole, the episode does a nice job juggling the new coach with various interpersonal conflicts on the team.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2022
  • Some dudes get the juice from interpersonal elements of the game, like friendships and fun.
    Corbin Smith, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Of course, the cost of interpersonal independence is dependence on the state, which comes with its own risks of abuse.
    Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2022
  • The show hit its stride in the late-2000s as a true reality-TV show: an equal mix of gameplay and interpersonal drama.
    Joseph Longo, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2021
  • The data show the US has a death rate from interpersonal firearm violence that is about twice as high as Chile, which has the second-highest rate.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2022
  • How do interpersonal connections echo or question the will of the state?
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024
  • The goal is that the sophomore and juniors who staff and run the shop will gain job and interpersonal skills that can’t be simulated in a classroom – and will help them in the real world.
    Kathrine Nero, The Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2022
  • That loss of interpersonal skills has also led to more fighting in hallways and after school.
    Laura Meckler, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Jan. 2022
  • At times, the interpersonal conflicts present a greater threat to their continuing survival than the walkers that roam the country.
    Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al, 1 Oct. 2022
  • At the time the split seemed to suggest Shepherd’s interpersonal relationship with her friend and former boss had soured.
    Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The patients felt those in the first group had superior interpersonal skills.
    BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2023
  • There can be a lot of emotions involved, as well as interpersonal issues.
    Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The creative arts are no stranger to interpersonal drama.
    Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 16 July 2024
  • But for me, there’s no bigger barrier than the thorny interpersonal politics of who drives where.
    Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2023
  • Of those who died in 2021s, over half had a history of interpersonal violence.
    Sophia Carlisle, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Feb. 2023
  • He’s known for stressing interpersonal joy among his teams and has brought that philosophy up north.
    Sean Gregory / East Rutherford, TIME, 10 July 2024
  • Use the apps as a way to improve your communication and interpersonal skills.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Maybe someone couldn’t afford out-of-state tuition for a big-name college, but their interpersonal skills are unmatched.
    Deepali Vyas, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
  • The series is slightly on the slow burn side but the pacing works, pulling the audience along for the increasing interpersonal drama and mysteries as the threat grows in power.
    Jeff Ewing, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2021
  • There are some familiar characters — Spock, for instance, has been shown in demos — and the game looks to highlight interpersonal drama.
    Todd Martensgame Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2022
  • In solar, where the necessary permits take weeks, the salesman will often give the owner brownies or a smart thermostat to hold the interpersonal glue in place.
    Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Jokes that were formerly just origami with words now become ways of slipping painful truths past the interpersonal censors.
    Jesse Green, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Beyond doing the interpersonal work, the hosts say that maintaining consistency has been paramount for the growth of their brand.
    Essence, 7 Sep. 2022
  • At the end of the day, employment is a human-to-human interaction, and these threats don’t render soft skills or interpersonal bonds any less valuable.
    Jane Thier, Fortune, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Crew member tension Being confined with a small group of people for a long period of time can lead to tension and interpersonal strife.
    Nick Kanas, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2024
  • But testimony about the book has shed light on the Eagles' interpersonal dynamics and reputational aims around the time of the group's 1980 breakup.
    CBS News, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Twitter’s deal with Musk would not be the first to be complicated by interpersonal drama.
    Wired, 19 July 2022
  • But for four years, and especially in the weeks leading up to and after November 5, these battles have and will be quotidian and interpersonal.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Higher stress comes with a high business cost if productivity and well-being both dip and interpersonal relationships begin to erode.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024

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