as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
they were neighborly folks, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever necessary
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Recent Examples of neighborly
The 2014 moment in Toronto showed the best of international sportsmanship and neighborly respect.
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Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
And how could anybody root against the town of Kansas City — one of the NFL’s smallest markets; a neighborly city in America’s heartland filled with loyal, passionate and classy fans.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Underlying these concerns was a sensation, sometimes expressed in anxious terms, sometimes in acquiescence, that the incoming waves of sprawl could irreversibly wash away the natural landscape and neighborly intimacy that have anchored the city for generations.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
Set in writer-director Sierra Falconer’s old stomping grounds — among the cozy, neighborly community that surrounds a scenic lake in northern Michigan — the pleasantly laconic anthology film debuted in U.S. dramatic competition at Sundance.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
And how could anybody root against the town of Kansas City — one of the NFL’s smallest markets; a neighborly city in America’s heartland filled with loyal, passionate and classy fans.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Underlying these concerns was a sensation, sometimes expressed in anxious terms, sometimes in acquiescence, that the incoming waves of sprawl could irreversibly wash away the natural landscape and neighborly intimacy that have anchored the city for generations.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
Set in writer-director Sierra Falconer’s old stomping grounds — among the cozy, neighborly community that surrounds a scenic lake in northern Michigan — the pleasantly laconic anthology film debuted in U.S. dramatic competition at Sundance.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborly
Adjective
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Alternatively, warm your hands with the electric fireplace while catching a flick on the smart TV to enjoy in the winter months, as well as many cross-country skiing trails nearby.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
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In winter, your mid layers might be something like a 300-weight fleece jacket paired with a much warmer puffer.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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The island is also home to a wide selection of family friendly all-inclusive resorts, including the luxury all-inclusive Barceló Aruba.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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The 20-year-old was called up to the Trinidad & Tobago national team in December for a friendly against Saudi Arabia.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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But each woman who was so gracious to spend time speaking with me is someone whose films have moved me.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2025
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Darvish was gracious when asked about Gurriel’s gesture at the time.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Neighborly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborly. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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