as in generosity
friendly or courteous treatment of others
The couple thanked their host for his hospitality.
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Recent Examples of hospitality
Longevity travel has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in luxury hospitality, with hotels, resorts and specialized clinics building vacations around diagnostics, recovery and preventative healthcare.
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Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
While hygiene requirements restrict reuse of some textiles in hospitality and healthcare settings, Reconomy suggested introducing clearer sorting and decision rules at end-of-life that enable higher-value recycling routes rather than default rag or residual waste streams.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
One sector that traditionally turned to teens for summer work — leisure and hospitality businesses — is cutting back on hiring younger workers, Challenger noted.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Picking one of the most miserable figures in sports, Megan Rapinoe, to influence exclusive World Cup hospitality ticket sales might not have been the smartest business decision.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
While hygiene requirements restrict reuse of some textiles in hospitality and healthcare settings, Reconomy suggested introducing clearer sorting and decision rules at end-of-life that enable higher-value recycling routes rather than default rag or residual waste streams.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
One sector that traditionally turned to teens for summer work — leisure and hospitality businesses — is cutting back on hiring younger workers, Challenger noted.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Picking one of the most miserable figures in sports, Megan Rapinoe, to influence exclusive World Cup hospitality ticket sales might not have been the smartest business decision.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitality
Noun
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This is the generosity of Hamaguchi’s storytelling.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Saint Zdislava of Lemberk lived from 1220 to 1252 and was known for her generosity and work for the poor.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Understand that kindness and consideration can go a long way in these types of negotiation situations.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Regardless of travel purpose or appearance, kindness and patience matter most in how passengers are treated.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Kudos to this restaurant for their high quality of food, presentation of the meal and the friendliness and attention of the outstanding staff.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Once on the train, Janet’s forced friendliness toward Zack and his polite, cordial responses gradually ignite Krazy Kristen.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hospitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitality. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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