as in social
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
the hiking club attracts a wide range of convivial people who share a love of the outdoors
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Recent Examples of convivial
Then there are the loud boys: warm and convivial Alan, of Brazilian and Japanese heritage; persistent and dynamic Dai; and, finally, as a late addition, brash and assertive Ikuo.
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Simon Wu, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2024
The convivial chef who never used measuring tools followed a clear ethos in his restaurants and his personal life: Be happy, work hard, work together.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Once the very idea of holding a wine tasting at one’s home was considered a pretentious way of ruining a convivial party.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
As a veteran of embassy parties, Miss Manners can assure you that they are not held because ambassadors are seeking convivial company with whom to relax.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2024
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Simon Wu, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2024
The convivial chef who never used measuring tools followed a clear ethos in his restaurants and his personal life: Be happy, work hard, work together.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Once the very idea of holding a wine tasting at one’s home was considered a pretentious way of ruining a convivial party.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
As a veteran of embassy parties, Miss Manners can assure you that they are not held because ambassadors are seeking convivial company with whom to relax.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
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Your husband’s friend needs to respect his time and the effort your husband puts into making social plans.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Our findings highlighted four key strategies to improve the outcome of this journey toward achieving a healthier digital balance: replacement practices, social bonds, mindfulness, and digital well-being as a journey.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Whoever wins the mayoral race will replace outgoing Mayor Jesse Arreguín, who’s maintained a strong lead in his bid for state Senate against former Richmond Councilmember and current AC Transit Board Director Jovanka Beckles.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Liu was also endorsed by outgoing Councilmember Tammy Kim, who is losing her bid for mayor against Councilmember Larry Agran.Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
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As its name suggests, copper IUDs include copper, a material that makes the uterus a less hospitable place for sperm.Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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But here, the fictional Tanaka Arena (a Toronto location standing in for Philadelphia) is a venue quite different, vaster and more hospitable to entropy, than a behind-glass cell at the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Aug. 2024
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The companionable dynamics in his scenes with Melling and Kene are a treat and help to leaven the languor that sets in the back-half of the run-time.Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2024
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The glance of her companionable eye, the flash of her comprehending smile possess the electrical quality to an all-conquering degree.Harper's Magazine, Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024
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United-Guardian continues to focus on developing new products using natural and environmentally friendly raw materials to meet the demand for 'green' and sustainable products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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These include their nocturnal lifestyle and their strong odor. Smart and friendly, the world’s largest rodent (weighing more than 100 pounds) is social and gentle.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convivial. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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