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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as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
fondly remembers the many evenings spent in conviviality with her basketball teammates
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as in friendliness
the quality or state of being social
his conviviality, warmth, and good nature are irresistible
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Recent Examples of convivial
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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Adjective
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.
—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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The event hosted hundreds of guests that had the opportunity to watch the festivities from the hotel’s multiple floors.Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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During the festivities, guests also caught a sneak peek of Thuma’s new loungewear line, which arrives just in time for holiday gifting.Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
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Analysts compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 28 key indicators of environmental friendliness and sustainability, from greenhouse gas emissions per capita and water quality to job opportunities in sustainability.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
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If dog lovers shift their demand from a dog’s hair color and tail length to their comfort with strangers and new places, this friendliness could quickly ripple through the population and become amplified with each successive generation.Brian Hare, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 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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Researchers at the University of Granada found that people who use self-defeating humor tend to have higher psychological well-being, especially in terms of happiness and, to a lesser extent, sociability.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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According to the National Capital Poison Center, the effects of the drug include a sense of openness, sociability, and euphoria.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 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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