Examples of neighborly in a Sentence
She was friendly in a neighborly way.
they were neighborly folks, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever necessary
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While the show typically focuses on neighborly disputes over things like property lines, Smiechowski sprinkled in some local politics — with the blessing of HBO execs — by mentioning his campaign for council District 2.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
As new development spreads through Acres Homes, the area’s longstanding identity as a historically Black, land-owning community with deep neighborly ties is becoming harder to recognize.
—Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Conversation becomes your stage as the Full Moon blesses your 3rd House of Communication, inviting you to make a heartfelt call, accept (or offer) neighborly help, or present a creation of yours to others.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Dylan Redford and Harrison Fishman are heading back out to uncover more neighborly disputes.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
As new development spreads through Acres Homes, the area’s longstanding identity as a historically Black, land-owning community with deep neighborly ties is becoming harder to recognize.
—Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Conversation becomes your stage as the Full Moon blesses your 3rd House of Communication, inviting you to make a heartfelt call, accept (or offer) neighborly help, or present a creation of yours to others.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Dylan Redford and Harrison Fishman are heading back out to uncover more neighborly disputes.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Neighborly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neighborly. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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neighborly
adjective
neigh·bor·ly
ˈnā-bər-lē 
: of, relating to, or characteristic of neighbors
neighborliness
noun
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