1
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
a gregarious child who ran up to every person on the playground and wanted to be their friend
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2
as in social
tending to group with others of the same kind
walruses are highly gregarious
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Recent Examples of gregarious
The humble and gregarious Tumolo was a terror as a player and now leads Army’s women’s lacrosse team into battle with the same aggressive attitude displayed throughout her impressive career.
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Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Americans are nicer than Canadians—warmer, friendlier, more gregarious.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Its gregarious owner, Murat Veziroglu, also owns Nazo’s Wrapway in University City, and the new Pineville-area location offers a simplified version of the same menu — focusing on bowls and salads instead of wraps.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Appoint An Engaging, Gregarious Leader To Host Select an engaging and gregarious leader in your organization to be the host of these meetings.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Americans are nicer than Canadians—warmer, friendlier, more gregarious.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Its gregarious owner, Murat Veziroglu, also owns Nazo’s Wrapway in University City, and the new Pineville-area location offers a simplified version of the same menu — focusing on bowls and salads instead of wraps.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Appoint An Engaging, Gregarious Leader To Host Select an engaging and gregarious leader in your organization to be the host of these meetings.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gregarious
Adjective
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The outgoing chief scientist was also the agency’s climate adviser.—
David W. Brown,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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People who want to simplify their monthly budget by reducing the number of outgoing payments may appreciate debt consolidation solutions as well.—
Michelle Lambright Black,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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The International Skating Union chose the theme this season of social dances and styles of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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This could be social pressure, emotional spending or a lack of emergency savings.—
Gabriel Rodríguez,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Furthermore, a focused approach to marketing Elgin as a hospitable destination for investment could yield substantial long-term benefits.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Planting a pollinator garden with milkweed (the only plant the butterflies will lay eggs on) and nectar-producing plants (for eating) can provide a hospitable habitat for migrating monarchs.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Gregarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gregarious. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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