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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
a companionable pat on the back let me know that my shipmates were now my friends
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as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
a good club for companionable enthusiasts of the great outdoors
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Recent Examples of companionable
Whether Takuya and Sakura will do well in the competition is a bit of an afterthought compared to the gradual tracing of the companionable bond that forms between them, or observing the mellowing climate as the island slowly emerges from winter into spring.
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 19 May 2024
And a bevy of similar beauties flocks around her with companionable buoyancy.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Adam’s silence can seem sweetly companionable one moment and freighted with trauma the next.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2023
The Fussy Dinner Party as an Art Form Photograph from Moda Operandi
There are those of us who throw together haphazard meals for friends and expect the sheer force of companionable affection to patch the aesthetic and social gaps.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2023
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 19 May 2024
And a bevy of similar beauties flocks around her with companionable buoyancy.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Adam’s silence can seem sweetly companionable one moment and freighted with trauma the next.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2023
The Fussy Dinner Party as an Art Form Photograph from Moda Operandi
There are those of us who throw together haphazard meals for friends and expect the sheer force of companionable affection to patch the aesthetic and social gaps.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionable
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Obsidian delivers a warm, winning performance; Washington a thoroughly commanding one that subtly allows small beats of emotion to peek through; and the female supporting players hit nary a false note.Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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The outgoing representative was among eight Republicans who had voted to oust McCarthy from the speakership.Sonam Sheth, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Why one House member is objecting However, powerful voices in the Republican Party have grown increasingly louder urging an end to that long-standing tradition, which has continued under outgoing two-term Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 12 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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This exposure can deepen their understanding of social issues, diverse perspectives and broader community needs.Antonia Bowring, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The couple revealed the news in a social media post on Saturday (Nov. 30).DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Be a gracious recipient and accept the cookies, and please call or email etc to thank her.David Chiu, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Be an Aware Guest One of the best ways to become a good host is to always practice being a gracious guest.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
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However, the current free-agent landscape isn't hospitable to players looking for a big payday.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Not just because of the people — those famously funny, hospitable denizens.Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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The authentic storytelling these players offer, linked to nature and evoking a simple, slow lifestyle, as well as their ability to create feel-good moments around convivial occasions without the razzmatazz often surrounding fashion events is what the designer appreciates most.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
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Annie Selke’s inn 33 Main has its own artistic flair and personality, and touches like complimentary breakfast and cocktail hour in the parlor make staying here feel truly convivial.Oset Babür-Winter, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Companionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionable. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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