as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
the family was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the welcoming committee
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Recent Examples of friendliness
The place has changed hands a few times since, but its quality and friendliness have remained consistent.
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
The home-listing website listed viable breeds based on size and ranked them based on cleanliness, barking, if the dog can be alone, exercise needs and friendliness to strangers.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
The big picture: Trump's friendliness toward Putin isn't a new phenomenon.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
Eschewing cult-leader cliché for a plummy everyday friendliness that eventually circles round to sinister, Ben Whishaw cleverly plays Elon as equal parts guru and grifter: His counsel is sometimes obvious, but what the person needs to hear just the same.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
The home-listing website listed viable breeds based on size and ranked them based on cleanliness, barking, if the dog can be alone, exercise needs and friendliness to strangers.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
The big picture: Trump's friendliness toward Putin isn't a new phenomenon.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
Eschewing cult-leader cliché for a plummy everyday friendliness that eventually circles round to sinister, Ben Whishaw cleverly plays Elon as equal parts guru and grifter: His counsel is sometimes obvious, but what the person needs to hear just the same.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendliness
Noun
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There’s just something about this charming friendship that’s wildly heartwarming and authentic.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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The nation's capital boasts approximately 3,800 cherry trees near the National Mall, a century-old gift of friendship from the people of Japan.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks more than 140 countries based on a number of factors, including life expectancy, freedom from corruption, and generosity.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Several factors, including inequality, generosity, freedom, life expectancy and perceptions of corruption, all contribute to the rankings – but one question related to happiness is weighed heavily by researchers.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Such cordiality was impossible this time, and Dirk Hauser — head of media for Bayern’s academy then and to this day — had to keep the two men apart, in different parts of the old stadium.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Hold on to your butts, Samuel L. Jackson is coming after awards season cordiality.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Magazine, the actor, 55, said kindness is key in Hollywood.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Katherine deals with everything from sexism to ageism, while also having to learn a few lessons about kindness and work-life balance along the way.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At one point a meth-dealing serial killer is temporarily a source of goodwill.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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This day encourages individuals to prepare extra servings of soup and share them with neighbors, friends, or anyone who could benefit from a gesture of goodwill.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendliness. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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