as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
they were neighborly folks, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever necessary
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Recent Examples of neighborly
Conversation becomes your stage as the Full Moon blesses your 3rd House of Communication, inviting you to make a heartfelt call, accept (or offer) neighborly help, or present a creation of yours to others.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Dylan Redford and Harrison Fishman are heading back out to uncover more neighborly disputes.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Some observers argue that successful campaigns in Texas have to be local, based on neighborly appeal.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Your 3rd House of Communication buzzes when the instinctive Moon enters, inspiring quick messages and neighborly chats that brighten your day.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Dylan Redford and Harrison Fishman are heading back out to uncover more neighborly disputes.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Some observers argue that successful campaigns in Texas have to be local, based on neighborly appeal.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Your 3rd House of Communication buzzes when the instinctive Moon enters, inspiring quick messages and neighborly chats that brighten your day.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborly
Adjective
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State and federal taxes, seasonal demand and even more expensive fuel blends needed for warmer weather are all pieces of the pie.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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When the weather gets warm, nothing satisfies quite like cold noodles in iced broth.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said his new government has summoned the Russian ambassador over a drone attack near Hungary’s border, in a significant shift from his predecessor Viktor Orbán’s friendly relations with Moscow.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Full-price items meet their most gracious price point for attainable at-home renos, and the sitewide sale prices finally make wedding registry shopping more affordable.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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Sit for a spell on the gracious front porch or have a meal in the elegant onsite eatery.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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“Neighborly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborly. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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