as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
has the hail-fellow manner of an automobile salesman with something up his sleeve
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hail-fellow
Adjective
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Forget the crowds of other Rocky Mountain destinations—Durango gives visitors a warm Colorado welcome, and then some.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025 -
Fall and winter are ideal for testing the soil in flower and vegetable gardens, as well as warm-season turfgrass lawns.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That leaves Vivas, who cofounded an earlier startup with AppLovin’s CEO Adam Foroughi and invested early in his buddy’s latest venture, as one of three billionaires from the company on this year’s list (all of them newcomers).—
Thomas Gallagher,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This buddy comedy is perfect for dinosaur fans and tells an inspirational tale about friendship.—
Sydni Ellis,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The result is a set of policies that has baffled some China experts, or at least raised questions about the president’s stance on America’s friendly rival.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Twine also noted its subtle scent, quick absorption, and makeup-friendly finish.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The decisions ultimately have dire consequences for both the erstwhile pals and everyone else living on Inisherin.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The city has been taken over by a bunch of evil gangs and so the nerdy Scott Pilgrim and his pals, including Ramona Flowers and Lucas Lee come to the rescue.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The two got on famously, and have been chums ever since.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Among them: David Fincher. Brolin shared that the director of Seven, Zodiac, The Social Network, and The Killer is good chums with Cregger — who is still relatively new to feature film directing despite being in the entertainment biz for quite some time.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lance Suaste, a junior at the university, was walking past the nearby Mountain Run apartments, having just been dropped off after spending the day at a friend’s house.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The conflict between Israel and Palestine was dividing friends, sparking tensions, and fueling rising acts of hostility.—
Rchin Bari,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Get the recipe > Bubbly, melty, and full of cheese, this hearty and filling one-pan dish is the perfect addition to your summer menu repertoire.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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Beloved for its dog-friendly patio and hearty, feel-good fare, Tin Shed serves big, satisfying sandwiches (the chicken sando with jam was perfectly sweet and savory), bowls and scrambles.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Charles Moore, who founded GM with Gearhart in 2014, is the third musketeer of the group.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
11 July 2025
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The three musketeers became the ‘Fab Four’… Princess Catherine [silently] cannot understand why Prince Harry still won't bite his tongue and continues his destructive path.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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“Hail-fellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hail-fellow. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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