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
But unlike his predecessors, Johnson has spoken at Freedom Caucus meetings multiple times and had a more collegial relationship with the members.
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 4 Sep. 2025
Renken's lack of research claimed in post-tenure review The collegial tone by Renken's colleagues vanished over the next 15 years.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Alas, they’re meant for a less collegial relationship — at least once the Jackal deals with reneging clients, skin-of-his-teeth escapes, disguises worthy of Industrial Light and Magic, and a kinda complicated in-law situation.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The hope is that sets the stage for a more collegial September.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 July 2025
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 4 Sep. 2025
Renken's lack of research claimed in post-tenure review The collegial tone by Renken's colleagues vanished over the next 15 years.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Alas, they’re meant for a less collegial relationship — at least once the Jackal deals with reneging clients, skin-of-his-teeth escapes, disguises worthy of Industrial Light and Magic, and a kinda complicated in-law situation.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The hope is that sets the stage for a more collegial September.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegial
Adjective
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On a late-September Friday night as warm as July, the Boston Red Sox kicked down the doors of October baseball for the first time since 2021, with a walk-off that will not be forgotten any time soon.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Set against a beige background, the blanket’s pattern features a warm yellow, sweet violet, and soft green.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The free, family-friendly event includes a chance to meet local firefighters, watch live demonstrations, tour the station and get fire safety tips.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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And Benjamin heads to a friendly pub to get drunk.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But these aren’t gods in oh-so-gracious robes or with armor or holding lightning bolts in their hands.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
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Though McCartney was seemingly gracious in his attendance, comparisons between Oasis and The Beatles have been rife over the years, some of which were even spearheaded by members of Oasis themselves.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Collegial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegial. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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