How to Use cordial in a Sentence

cordial

1 of 2 adjective

• We received a cordial greeting from our hostess at the party.
• The two nations have maintained cordial relations.
• And while the GOP objects to some of the bills Moore supports, the tone is cordial.
  — Ovetta Wiggins, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2023
• Trump was cordial but to the point on the roughly four-minute call, Shirkey said.
  — Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 28 Dec. 2022
• Hurt rubs a single leaf of sage around the rim of a cordial glass, fills it and sips.
  — Mary Bergin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2021
• But, for Joe, being cordial doesn't fix all of the drama.
  — Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023
• The cordial uses both the juice and the peel of citrus at its seasonal peak.
  — Kara Newman, WSJ, 26 Dec. 2020
• Most clubs have the no-thank-you rule, but Lynda has added the cordial nicety of the second part.
  — Hallie Goodman, Redbook, 1 Sep. 2017
• Once the cameras were gone, the talks were said to be cordial and productive.
  — Jennifer Conrad, Wired, 10 July 2021
• The state has had cordial relations with the tribes for more than 25 years under Govs.
  — Christopher Keating, courant.com, 9 Dec. 2020
• But business is business, and being cordial ends in the cage.
  — José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2022
• What is your plan for moving the board to a cordial, effective state?
  — Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022
• By all accounts, the call, which took place over Zoom, was largely cordial.
  — Michal Lev-Ram, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2023
• The result is a cordial that’s bright, earthy and only lightly sweet.
  — Liza Weisstuch, BostonGlobe.com, 10 May 2018
• Despite the drama that led to their breakup, De La Hoya and Moakler are cordial now.
  — David Chiu, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
• Elaine, who has lived in the neighborhood for about a year, said Travis lived alone and was always cordial.
  — oregonlive, 2 Nov. 2021
• Todd’s parents split more than 20 years ago, and though cordial didn’t see much of each other.
  — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 31 Dec. 2020
• The coaches from both teams had a cordial handshake, by all accounts.
  — Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, 15 Dec. 2019
• A year and a half ago, relations between the wealthy neighbors seemed to be cordial.
  — Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2020
• Sadr is critical of Iran and has cordial ties with Gulf Arab states that are opposed to Iran.
  — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 24 June 2022
• Players exchanged cordial fist bumps and some pats on the arm before tipoff.
  — Brian Mahoney, chicagotribune.com, 28 July 2021
• But for now California doesn't appear to be in the mood for cordial talks.
  — Dale Kasler and Stuart Leavenworth, sacbee, 3 Apr. 2018
• The tone of the meeting, which took place via video was reportedly cordial.
  — Amy Gunia, Time, 17 Nov. 2021
• Some turbos smack you with their power; this one is more cordial.
  — Louis Mazzante, Popular Mechanics, 9 Feb. 2021
• Brown, too, is super cordial, warning that there's beignet dust on my cheek.
  — Eve Barlow, GQ, 7 May 2018
• But, the source added, that kind of tough talk was rare for her, and she was widely regarded as a very cordial colleague.
  — Alex Ward, Vox, 9 Oct. 2018
• All remained cordial, and in less than an hour, their 40 chickens, five ducks and two turkeys were dead.
  — Jaclyn Cosgrove, latimes.com, 7 June 2019
• The mood appeared cordial, even jovial, during his two days in Pyongyang.
  — Washington Post, 9 July 2018
• The waitstaff could not be more cordial and are very helpful in choosing your dishes and wines.
  — John Mariani, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2021
• Add tequila and cordial, then shake and pour into a highball glass.
  — Sarah Rense, Esquire, 8 Feb. 2018

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cordial

2 of 2 noun

• They quick-freeze berries or make jams, vinegars and cordials.
  — Rebecca Powers, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2019
• Liqueurs, cordials and Irish and Scotch whiskies will also face tariffs of 25%.
  — CBS News, 18 Oct. 2019
• The result is akin to Italian-style Liquore di Noce, a walnut cordial.
  — Ian Knauer, WSJ, 27 July 2022
• Mixed with cold soda water, a Jukes cordial at least tastes like an adult drink.
  — John Seabrook, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2021
• Rounding out the top five are cordials and American whiskey.
  — Sarah Todd, Quartz, 6 May 2020
• First, prepare the grapefruit-lime cordial at least the day prior to completing the cocktail.
  — Laura Manske, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021
• High-toned violet notes get out ahead of intense cherry cordial, crushed herbs, vivid spice, cedar and graphite.
  — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2022
• Beverages: Tea, coffee, Irish and Scotch whiskies, liqueurs and cordials, wine, brandy, vodka and tequila.
  — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2019
• Yup: At long last, the world finally has vodka shots inside chocolate cordials.
  — Danielle Tullo, Cosmopolitan, 8 Jan. 2018
• Each day, the gift shop puts out an assortment of bourbons that always includes the standard Buffalo Trace and the Bourbon Cream cordial.
  — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2020
• Dense, velvety and sensual, the palate opens like black cherry cordial, plush but bright (the Carménère talking) with plum and anise flavors laced through fine tannins.
  — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2022
• Krasi serves small plates paired with an all-natural Greek wine list; downstairs, Hecate serves cocktails, cordials, and aperitifs.
  — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2019
• The wine is off-dry, but balanced, with flavors of cherry cordial, marzipan and raspberries, dusted with baking spice.
  — Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2021
• New cocktails on the menu this year include: the Jolly Koala, with gin, vermouth and pine-cardamom-sage cordial; and the Fruitcake Flip, made of brandy, rum, amaretto, fruitcake, cherry bitters and a whole egg.
  — Matt Wake | [e-mail], al, 20 Nov. 2020
• Each cocktail at Miracle Bar sells for $16 and this year's cocktail menu includes: Jolly Koala made with gin, vermouth and pine-cardamom-sage cordial.
  — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2020
• The aromatics on the nose have the intensity of a fruit cordial—florals surrounding black cherry layered with hints of pine forest, bay laurel and fresh-turned loam.
  — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2022
• The embodiment of lagom, it’s an easy-drinking highball with just an ounce of aquavit (gin or vodka works too), flavored with a no-cook, no-waste citrus cordial that uses the whole fruit, peel and all.
  — Kara Newman, WSJ, 26 Dec. 2020
• The Polish highball, made with vodka liqueur, sherry, apple cordial and soda.
  — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2021
• Fine strain into rocks glass and add one large block ice. Garnish with a luxardo cherry wrapped in orange peel and serve with Sugarfina Añejo cordials.
  — Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Sep. 2017
• Fine strain into rocks glass and add one large block ice. Garnish with luxarado cherry wrapped in orange peel, and serve with Sugarfina Anejo cordials.
  — Sam Reed, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 June 2017
• But in other categories — such as vodka, rum, cordials, and ready-to-drink cocktails — sales decreased, according to Liquor Control Board data.
  — Mari A. Schaefer, Philly.com, 26 Jan. 2018
• From Maple Brie and cheddar apple shooters to meatball sliders, French Macaroons to chocolate mousse cordials, the food was meant to engage the senses and sensibilities.
  — Denise Coffey, courant.com, 4 Dec. 2019
• It was typically made by infusing a mix of brandy, wine and celandine juice with cloves, mace, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, sweet clover, spearmint, rosemary and cowslip for 12 hours, then distilling it into a cordial.
  — Olivia Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2021
• Sugarfina has become well-known for their alcohol-infused and inspired candies like Champagne bears, single malt scotch cordials peach bellini gummies.
  — Staff Reports, Houston Chronicle, 5 July 2018
• A boy is said to become a man when he can sip the 140-proof anise-seed cordial without wincing.
  — Paul L. Montgomery, New York Times, 6 Sept. 1965
• They quick-freeze berries or make jams, vinegars and cordials.
  — Rebecca Powers, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2019
• Liqueurs, cordials and Irish and Scotch whiskies will also face tariffs of 25%.
  — CBS News, 18 Oct. 2019
• The result is akin to Italian-style Liquore di Noce, a walnut cordial.
  — Ian Knauer, WSJ, 27 July 2022
• Mixed with cold soda water, a Jukes cordial at least tastes like an adult drink.
  — John Seabrook, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2021
• Rounding out the top five are cordials and American whiskey.
  — Sarah Todd, Quartz, 6 May 2020

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