as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
everyone appreciated the cordiality and thoughtfulness of the welcoming committee
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Recent Examples of cordiality
But while Trump and Putin speak of each other with cordiality, relations are testier between the two countries than the rhetoric would indicate.
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Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 26 May 2025
His finest strengths are personality and cordiality, and both were amplified on the stage.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
As the president expresses agitation toward district judges who block his policies nationwide, Trump so far has maintained more cordiality with Roberts, refusing to attack him personally.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 Mar. 2025
Such cordiality was impossible this time, and Dirk Hauser — head of media for Bayern’s academy then and to this day — had to keep the two men apart, in different parts of the old stadium.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 26 May 2025
His finest strengths are personality and cordiality, and both were amplified on the stage.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
As the president expresses agitation toward district judges who block his policies nationwide, Trump so far has maintained more cordiality with Roberts, refusing to attack him personally.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 Mar. 2025
Such cordiality was impossible this time, and Dirk Hauser — head of media for Bayern’s academy then and to this day — had to keep the two men apart, in different parts of the old stadium.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cordiality
Noun
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Another image shifted the focus to friendship, showing Grey posing alongside longtime friend Tracy Pollan.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Galentine's Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on February 13 to honor female friendships.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From the reusable water bottles each guest receives upon check-in to their latest venue, the Glasshouse, which is made in part from stone native to the area and is entirely climate-controlled through geothermal heating, eco-friendliness is baked into the brief at Cedar Lakes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Its sustainability efforts go beyond basic nods to eco-friendliness.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Gem State’s generosity is supported by above-average volunteer rates and neighborliness, according to My Counselor.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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These lineages of genius and generosity, our inheritances of these epistemologies and practices may soon become our only defense, our only offense, and our only wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Starr would be my roving ambassador of joy and amity in an America that felt starved of such things.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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Those who yearn for peace and stability, commerce and comradery, amity with our friends and neighbors?—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Gem State’s generosity is supported by above-average volunteer rates and neighborliness, according to My Counselor.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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This preservation is ensured through strict weavers’ guild regulations, a vigilant (both positive and negative) neighborliness, and careful resource management.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Cordiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cordiality. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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