as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
company luncheons that are designed to instill a collegial spirit among coworkers
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Recent Examples of collegial
In a recent interview, White House special counsel Alina Habba raved about the collegial atmosphere in the West Wing to reporter Jessica Rosenthal.
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Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
The two had been collegial since their playing days but rekindled their friendship once Bridgeman bought into the franchise.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
At the staff meeting, Maddow credited Jones with fostering a collegial culture of mutual respect.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
Biden and Trump appeared to be collegial after heavily railing against each other on the campaign trail when Biden was still running for reelection.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for collegial
Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
The two had been collegial since their playing days but rekindled their friendship once Bridgeman bought into the franchise.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
At the staff meeting, Maddow credited Jones with fostering a collegial culture of mutual respect.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
Biden and Trump appeared to be collegial after heavily railing against each other on the campaign trail when Biden was still running for reelection.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegial
Adjective
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The room, once decorated in severe tones of black and gray, has received a warm makeover, with bright paint and tropical mosaics.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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The Clara IEMs have a warm bass, a forward midrange and a silky treble that’s just sharp enough to bring the soundstage into perfect focus without making the listener’s brain work overtime top descramble distortion.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Outside, life bustles with the familiar sounds of rickshaws and friendly neighborhood chatter.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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In addition to a beach that could pass for the Caribbean, neighboring Siesta Key has a friendly, small-town feel, complete with two villages and a trolley that offers free rides to the beach and other destinations.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The building itself includes 24-hour concierge service and features a gracious lobby with a residents’ lounge.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the conversation, maintain a gracious tone regardless of immediate outcomes.—
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Collegial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegial. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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