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as in familiar
closely acquainted
the neighboring families know each other but are hardly chummy
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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
she was so chummy to me that I sensed that she had put our quarrel behind her
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Recent Examples of chummy
The two actresses were photographed having a chummy reunion during ELLE's 2024 Women in Hollywood celebration at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, Nov. 19., where Moore, 62, was a keynote speaker.
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John Russell, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The cold open immortalized the pair’s chummy summit and also introduced Trump’s Dr. Caligari–style cabinet of horrors.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The Mayfly is a good size for couples or anyone who doesn’t mind being a bit chummy with their partner.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2024
As the bottom-slapping Dan Aykroyd, Dylan O’Brien has a nice, chummy unpredictability, able to go full-nerd one minute, full party boy the next.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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John Russell, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The cold open immortalized the pair’s chummy summit and also introduced Trump’s Dr. Caligari–style cabinet of horrors.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The Mayfly is a good size for couples or anyone who doesn’t mind being a bit chummy with their partner.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2024
As the bottom-slapping Dan Aykroyd, Dylan O’Brien has a nice, chummy unpredictability, able to go full-nerd one minute, full party boy the next.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chummy
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The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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For her recent Vogue Italia cover, Del Rey complemented her familiar sweep of black eyeliner with a Sophia Loren-esque headscarf.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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If frostbite occurs, move indoors, remove wet clothing, and soak the affected body part in warm water.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The bar team at Uptown Sports Club sent along a cocktail recipe that's sure to keep you warm this winter.Nicole Cobler, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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After lunch, the party strolled onto the lush expanse of lawn dotted by the soft shade of umbrellas, where Williams sat down with Fanning for an intimate conversation about WYN Beauty.Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Chang and DuVernay round out the guest roster with intimate conversations about their respective trajectories, which leaves the final episode to focus on its hosts.Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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As this year marks the 40th anniversary of Tetris, two games are coming to Switch online, accompanied by a friendly message from its creator, Alexey Pajitnov.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Some companies may even be holding off on big changes, hoping a friendlier White House will tilt the scale back in their favor.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kim, who resigned as defense minister after martial law was lifted, is one of Yoon’s close associates.Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Run through the celebrant speech with a few close friends.Marisa Polansky and Kristine Keller, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The two are inseparable, attached to the hip, with an unbreakable bond despite the critics.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Flash-forward to the wedding — Evans and Savage were still inseparable.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Chummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chummy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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