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as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
he's an intensely sociable child, even prone to fits of depression when he's left alone
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as in gracious
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
a pleasant and sociable hostess who puts everyone instantly at ease
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as in social
tending to group with others of the same kind
the sociable weaverbird breeds in large umbrella-shaped nests
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Recent Examples of sociable
Petplan experts say that, because the breed is sociable and gentle, golden retrievers tend to get along well with felines, especially if they are introduced early and are happy around each other.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Grant engaged in a very sociable conversation with the Queen and her sister, then settled in.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
The breed's sociable nature also plays a role in their behavior.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Imperioli will star as Dutch, an accomplished Italian chef who owns a restaurant in the Bronx, a stalwart establishment that is also a front for Dutch’s less sociable activities, such as running a criminal enterprise.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 July 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Grant engaged in a very sociable conversation with the Queen and her sister, then settled in.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
The breed's sociable nature also plays a role in their behavior.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Imperioli will star as Dutch, an accomplished Italian chef who owns a restaurant in the Bronx, a stalwart establishment that is also a front for Dutch’s less sociable activities, such as running a criminal enterprise.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sociable
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For the first 30 to 40 years after Social Security was established, incoming taxes equaled or exceeded outgoing benefits.—
Chad Waddoups,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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More recently, when Edwards and Hughes teamed up at Liverpool last year, their most urgent task was to find a successor for outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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In her first interview as a filmmaker, Renée Zellweger is as gracious as ever.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Aug. 2025
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Its three-stateroom design allow owners and guests can enjoy weekend cruising, while the exterior promotes gracious outdoor living in the large beach-club area, or up on the sport bridge.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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Contributing factors include economic uncertainty, planetary destruction and loss of social connections.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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At a time when social isolation, information silos and the deliberate propagation of misinformation in the real world are fueling widespread and dangerous conspiratorial beliefs and real acts of violence, a story like this, with characters like these, seems frighteningly plausible.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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La Masa has earned a reputation for outstanding food, a warm and hospitable guest experience, and a menu that appeals to a wide range of palates and dietary preferences.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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These classic stays have always matched the Scottish capital’s more measured, thoughtful rhythm—grand yet accessible, historic but deeply hospitable.—
Katharine Sohn,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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The actor was previously married to Demi Moore for 12 years, and the friendly exes have three daughters together: Rumer, Scout and Tallulah.—
Janelle Ash , Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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With the President off on one of his frequent overseas trips to visit ideologically friendly leaders like Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu (and don’t forget the receipt of more awards), the rest of the libertarian troupe was essentially speechless in the face of a historic political moment.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Sociable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sociable. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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