as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
company luncheons that are designed to instill a collegial spirit among coworkers
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Recent Examples of collegial
Moore’s radical departure from his own 2023 assessment demonstrates a dishonesty and expediency that represents the antithesis of Maryland’s sharp but collegial politics under Hogan and his Democratic colleagues.
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Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2025
Aldermen struck a more collegial tone when the meeting continued after the recess, with many thanking Hedspeth for explaining to them how art is vetted and what the department’s removal processes are.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Former President Nery Paiz had expressed respect for Carvalho and advocated for his members through this collegial connection.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
In addition to collegial colleagues, the Bank of Canada offers a range of opportunities to its employees, including exposure to industry leaders.
—Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2025
Aldermen struck a more collegial tone when the meeting continued after the recess, with many thanking Hedspeth for explaining to them how art is vetted and what the department’s removal processes are.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Former President Nery Paiz had expressed respect for Carvalho and advocated for his members through this collegial connection.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
In addition to collegial colleagues, the Bank of Canada offers a range of opportunities to its employees, including exposure to industry leaders.
—Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegial
Adjective
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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When most people think of the Sarasota, Florida area, beaches usually come to mind—the beautiful white-sand variety, lined with warm, clear water.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The doorman is very friendly and asks if there’s a party going on.—
Devan Díaz,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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There is a legacy out there of bad harvests and tough winters that by some alchemy brings out the best in people, reminds them to be friendly and kind, and put others first.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Ohtani is back in Japan and that puts an even bigger grin on these gracious locals.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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There's a little sprinkled throughout, but these all-stars are by and large gracious and amiable.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Collegial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegial. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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