as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
a hail-fellow-well-met politician who genuinely enjoys pressing the flesh
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hail-fellow-well-met
Adjective
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The Inn stays shut during winter and ‘pack ice’ season, which some locals will tell you is the most beautiful time of all—for snowmobiling and snowshoeing through the Island’s interior by day, and come evening, getting invited into someone's warm shed for a tipple and a chat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026 -
In 2001, the couple, who did not have children, retired to Miami in search of warmer beaches.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Your 11th House of Groups welcomes the intuitive Moon, offering you multiple chances to reconnect with pals or coordinate plans that serve everyone.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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The series stars Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton as wizarding pals Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, respectively.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Moon squares Jupiter, pitting your ambitious 10th house against your friendly 7th house.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the financial institutions have begun to crowd out the city’s signature and historically local retail and restaurant-friendly Miracle Mile strip.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The sheer force of gravity as the rocket climbs toward space keeps the astronauts, and their zero G buddy, in their seats the first eight minutes post-liftoff.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Took the leap, moved to Norwood with two of the guys and my buddy Ben, and loved it.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Not a good idea when your intention is to be gracious.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bottom-liners had also nixed Gehry’s original design for a more gracious lobby with a cafe out front, not the gloomy one installed against his will.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This hearty, garlicky white bean soup is just the answer.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Uley's is a great choice for a hearty, on-mountain lunch with a higher-end indoor menu and a more casual outdoor menu (both feature great drinks, including an over-the-top s'mores hot cocoa).—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Now, Byfield and chums are hitting their stride at the right moment.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Carlson played with Gudas in Washington and has been part of USA hockey like Trouba and his closest chum, winger Chris Kreider.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lombard, now 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds, has taken advantage of having Bellinger as a clubhouse compadre, often talking about approaches to hitting.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Spending two-plus hours of quality time with a randy demon and his dead compadres turns out to be fun.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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