as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
company luncheons that are designed to instill a collegial spirit among coworkers
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Recent Examples of collegial
In a recent interview, White House special counsel Alina Habba raved about the collegial atmosphere in the West Wing to reporter Jessica Rosenthal.
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Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
The two had been collegial since their playing days but rekindled their friendship once Bridgeman bought into the franchise.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
At the staff meeting, Maddow credited Jones with fostering a collegial culture of mutual respect.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
Biden and Trump appeared to be collegial after heavily railing against each other on the campaign trail when Biden was still running for reelection.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
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Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
The two had been collegial since their playing days but rekindled their friendship once Bridgeman bought into the franchise.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
At the staff meeting, Maddow credited Jones with fostering a collegial culture of mutual respect.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
Biden and Trump appeared to be collegial after heavily railing against each other on the campaign trail when Biden was still running for reelection.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegial
Adjective
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While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In warmer states, cicadas usually come out in late April or May.—
Taylor Johnston,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to a beach that could pass for the Caribbean, neighboring Siesta Key has a friendly, small-town feel, complete with two villages and a trolley that offers free rides to the beach and other destinations.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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Ford sat down with Carney for a friendly breakfast in a Toronto diner in March.—
Stephen Maher,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The draft will be held in Green Bay, and the NFL always brings in collegians who figure to be taken high, so Commissioner Roger Goodell can be the gracious host and hug them after they’re picked.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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Rose was gracious as ever after his second straight time finishing second in a major, having lost out at Royal Troon last summer.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Collegial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegial. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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