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 models that pulled to the top mostly did so thanks to superior design features, the quality of their construction, and their user-friendliness.
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Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The cat in question appears to be a Maine Coon, a breed often celebrated for its friendliness toward dogs.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Bing's crawler does take mobile-friendliness into account but is device-agnostic.
—PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
This transaction was handled with the utmost professionalism and friendliness.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for friendliness
Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The cat in question appears to be a Maine Coon, a breed often celebrated for its friendliness toward dogs.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Bing's crawler does take mobile-friendliness into account but is device-agnostic.
—PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
This transaction was handled with the utmost professionalism and friendliness.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for friendliness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendliness
Noun
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Andrew quit public life in 2019 over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein but makes occasional appearances at private family events, usually at church.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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King Charles’ brother, Prince Andrew, has been tainted by his own friendship with Epstein.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Through these tactics, Iftiu is trying to pay forward the generosity he's received within the system.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Alongside framing a poetics of wonder and wander, the writings across this trinity of works give us glimpses into how the world taught Oliver to love, a generosity revealed in what has sometimes been seen as lack.—
Natalie Diaz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Visuals of exaggerated cordiality between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and President Xi Jinping of China at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on September 1 displayed China’s convening power.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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One of the institute’s medical personnel, Farah (Kate Dickie), greets them with the kind of clinical cordiality that undercuts its outwardly soothing welcome with unnerving detachment.—
Jake Cole,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Because of its smallish size, Kentucky’s capital (population 28,000) is a city where neighborliness and politics go hand in hand.—
Robin Roenker,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Having a solid structure in place can allow kindness to thrive without compromising the performance of your team or operations.—
Roxana Diaconu,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Your loving kindness stays with me.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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While bad blood around the contests - watched by literally hundreds of millions around the world - had often been fuelled by nationalistic fans and warring governments, the players had generally shown sportsmanship and goodwill on the field.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The hope has been left in the desert, and the goodwill has dried up.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendliness. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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