1
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
a cordial inquiry about her mother's health
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2
as in gracious
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
a cordial hostess who makes sure everyone is comfortable
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3
as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
he insisted that a cordial nip of brandy would be just the thing for someone suffering from shock
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as in tonic
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Recent Examples of cordial
Brad Japhe, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
There was bad news for American whiskey, however, which was down by nearly two percent (more than $5 billion) and cordials (down 3.6 percent).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Alex and Cole seem cordial despite there being the elephant in the room of their feelings towards Jackie.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
To wit, cordials, shrubs and kombuchas are all made in-house, inspired by seasonality.
—Brad Japhe, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
There was bad news for American whiskey, however, which was down by nearly two percent (more than $5 billion) and cordials (down 3.6 percent).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
For instance, there’s the Temple Gate ($16), featuring gin, sichuan baijiu, peach shurb, kumquat aperitivo, sparkling wine and lemon, as well as the Sun God ($16), with mezcal, reposado tequila, sweet pepper cordial, corn and lime.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Alex and Cole seem cordial despite there being the elephant in the room of their feelings towards Jackie.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cordial
Adjective
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On a late-September Friday night as warm as July, the Boston Red Sox kicked down the doors of October baseball for the first time since 2021, with a walk-off that will not be forgotten any time soon.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Set against a beige background, the blanket’s pattern features a warm yellow, sweet violet, and soft green.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But these aren’t gods in oh-so-gracious robes or with armor or holding lightning bolts in their hands.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
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Though McCartney was seemingly gracious in his attendance, comparisons between Oasis and The Beatles have been rife over the years, some of which were even spearheaded by members of Oasis themselves.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Blend carrot juice with ice and fruits for a refreshing smoothie.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
27 Sep. 2025
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Most tequila recipes are bright and refreshing, leaning on the spirit’s inherent affinity for sunshine.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plus, there are carts for mimosas are rolled around in the mornings, an afternoon cheesecake cart with fresh fruit and sauces and gin and tonic cart, too.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Each includes some sort of herbal tonic.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The free, family-friendly event includes a chance to meet local firefighters, watch live demonstrations, tour the station and get fire safety tips.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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And Benjamin heads to a friendly pub to get drunk.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mornings taste better with a fresh fruit smoothie and sunrise on your deck, and the always smiling and hospitable resort staff keeps the surprises coming—maybe a floating breakfast one day or champagne at dusk the next.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Uncertainty around how organized Invest 94L will become is still high, but increasingly hospitable atmospheric conditions and plenty of warm water fuel give it potential to develop.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trump said just last week that patented and branded drugs would face 100% levies unless companies build plants domestically.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The initial focus was to build cases against gang bosses on racketeering, terrorism and drug charges and extradite them to the United States.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In some cases, caffeine is made synthetically, as is the case for different types of products, including pain relievers, medicines, and beverages such as energy drinks.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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Among the other steps is pursuing tougher price negotiations abroad and adopting models that sell its medicines directly to consumers or businesses.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Cordial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cordial. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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