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
Most of us rely on visual shortcuts, such as bright colors that might suggest warmth or friendliness, while dark, edgy imagery might be read as rebellious or intense.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Now able to delegate most responsibilities to her staff, Trish credits her business’ growth and longevity to friendliness and empathy.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be, and he was returned to the shelter because his owners couldn't manage his energy and friendliness.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
To determine the most affordable states for retirees, the Retirement Living Research Team considered housing costs, living expenses and tax friendliness across all 50 states.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for friendliness
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Now able to delegate most responsibilities to her staff, Trish credits her business’ growth and longevity to friendliness and empathy.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be, and he was returned to the shelter because his owners couldn't manage his energy and friendliness.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
To determine the most affordable states for retirees, the Retirement Living Research Team considered housing costs, living expenses and tax friendliness across all 50 states.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for friendliness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendliness
Noun
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Now, their friendship plagues Trump's second term in the White House.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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As for the podcast, their on-air chemistry is the product of 18 years of friendship.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The best advice networks are built on two key ingredients: generosity and trust.—
Lewis Schiff,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Fuentes Espinal works in construction to support his family and has spent the last 15 years as a volunteer pastor at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama, also known as the Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You, where he is known for his sermons and generosity.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
Noun
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But while Trump and Putin speak of each other with cordiality, relations are testier between the two countries than the rhetoric would indicate.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC news,
26 May 2025
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His finest strengths are personality and cordiality, and both were amplified on the stage.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Cole has known Hussein for about six years and has seen how Hussein's kindness, character and compassion has inspired countless people at the school.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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His 90 years are saturated with kindness, love and compassion… driven by a fearless, diamond-like wisdom that engages a deeply divided world.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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Every positive interaction adds to your account, creating a reservoir of goodwill that pays dividends for years.—
Archer Chiang,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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General social customs presuppose people of goodwill, not such extreme and unfortunate cases.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendliness. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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