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
This is so bad that his stalking and threatening Elsbeth at a subway station almost seems like a bit of collegial high spirits in comparison.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Then begins the period of the conclave, the collegial gathering of all the cardinal electors who will meet in the Vatican to elect Francis’s successor.
—Paolo Armelli, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Since the Israel-Hamas war, relationships between some students have been nowhere near brotherly, let alone collegial.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
Image The tone was collegial as officials discussed strategies for improving the health of tribal communities, often with consensus.
—Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Then begins the period of the conclave, the collegial gathering of all the cardinal electors who will meet in the Vatican to elect Francis’s successor.
—Paolo Armelli, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Since the Israel-Hamas war, relationships between some students have been nowhere near brotherly, let alone collegial.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
Image The tone was collegial as officials discussed strategies for improving the health of tribal communities, often with consensus.
—Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for collegial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegial
Adjective
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Grilling the meat will keep the heat outdoors on a warm day.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The family friendly festival from noon to 6:30 p.m. will feature bands performing Americana, rock, hip hop, blues and folk.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Everyone on set was so gracious and created such a safe space.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
5 June 2025
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Though the mill and its towering chimney are long gone, the house remains—gracious, elegant, and full of period charm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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“Collegial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegial. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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