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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The questioning of Gino is polite and collegial, but the final report gives vent to an exasperation with her refusal either to admit wrongdoing or to mount a defense the committee can take seriously.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2024
At times, utterly normal—smart students and collegial dinners in the charming cobblestoned city of Lviv.
—Byrichard Stone, science.org, 17 Apr. 2024
Along with chess matches, San Quentin is hosting kickball tournaments and flag football games as a way to foster more collegial relations.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
The district needs a strong voice in Tallahassee who can work in a highly partisan collegial body with other Democrats and Republicans.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2024
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2024
At times, utterly normal—smart students and collegial dinners in the charming cobblestoned city of Lviv.
—Byrichard Stone, science.org, 17 Apr. 2024
Along with chess matches, San Quentin is hosting kickball tournaments and flag football games as a way to foster more collegial relations.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
The district needs a strong voice in Tallahassee who can work in a highly partisan collegial body with other Democrats and Republicans.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2024
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Between 2020 and 2022, according to U. S. Census Bureau data, Texas acquired more than 9 million new residents attracted by the state's more affordable housing, relatively strong job market, cheaper cost of living, lack of income taxes, warm weather, and a relaxed atmosphere.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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States in this zone include Maine, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Wyoming, Wisconsin, and northern areas of Montana. Zone 9 has warmer weather but includes low temperatures from 20°F to 30°F.Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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The roster for Sunday's friendly is loaded with professional players, including two holdovers from this summer's gold medal squad: midfielder Hal Hershfelt and defender Emily Sams.Nate Rau, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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Still, some observers point out that Trump 2.0 might not be as friendly to the industry as his first time in office.Hugh Son, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024
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Even with this common sense stowed away somewhere in our brains, gracious hosts can't help but want everything to be as close to perfect as possible for their guests (yes, even in the rooms no one will enter).Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lucas Oil tweeted a video of the large, inflatable bracelet being hung while thanking their BFF Caesars Dome for the gracious gift.Kurtcia Collazo, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Collegial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegial. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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