as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
the family was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the welcoming committee
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Recent Examples of friendliness
Amsterdam’s cycling union, the Fietsersbond, successfully pushed for these regulations while expanding infrastructure, proving safety and bike-friendliness are not a zero-sum game.
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Sameer Butt, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Colleagues harp on his disarming, goofy laugh that often comes out mid-conversation and a friendliness stemming from his Midwestern upbringing.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
In his review of the DJI Mini 4K, James Abbott awarded it five stars, praising its user-friendliness and the flexibility of its camera.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Customers praise not only the effectiveness of treatments but also the friendliness and professionalism of technicians.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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Sameer Butt, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Colleagues harp on his disarming, goofy laugh that often comes out mid-conversation and a friendliness stemming from his Midwestern upbringing.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
In his review of the DJI Mini 4K, James Abbott awarded it five stars, praising its user-friendliness and the flexibility of its camera.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Customers praise not only the effectiveness of treatments but also the friendliness and professionalism of technicians.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendliness
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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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
Noun
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All that being said, cordiality may be the path of least resistance for the sake of your other relationships.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
12 Dec. 2025
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Visuals of exaggerated cordiality between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and President Xi Jinping of China at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on September 1 displayed China’s convening power.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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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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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If someone fishes for attention, offer praise while naming your need for equal give and take, because harmony grows when kindness and clarity share space.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Clarity paired with kindness heals misunderstandings faster than silence.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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People could take advantage of our goodwill, demanding more without reciprocating, and in turn, pushing us to call for boundaries.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
9 Feb. 2026
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With a firehouse of insults flowing from Washington, the value of dignity rises with people of goodwill, while attracting the disdain of a diminishing mob.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendliness. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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