1
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
a gregarious child who ran up to every person on the playground and wanted to be their friend
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as in social
tending to group with others of the same kind
walruses are highly gregarious
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Recent Examples of gregarious
The hot dog had oodles of personality, sharing insight into Burgess’ fun-loving, gregarious personality.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Saturday Night Live star Bowen Yang recalls hamming it up in high school and reaping rewards for his gregarious ways.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Ever the gregarious host, Ross popped bottles of Belaire, posed for photos and generally made people feel welcomed in The Promise Land.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
The show was an ideal vehicle for Fein, showcasing his passion for music and his gregarious personality in a way that regular, 9-to-5 jobs never had.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Aug. 2025
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Saturday Night Live star Bowen Yang recalls hamming it up in high school and reaping rewards for his gregarious ways.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Ever the gregarious host, Ross popped bottles of Belaire, posed for photos and generally made people feel welcomed in The Promise Land.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
The show was an ideal vehicle for Fein, showcasing his passion for music and his gregarious personality in a way that regular, 9-to-5 jobs never had.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gregarious
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They’re perfectly matched — Julian is the quiet, observant one while Fleur is chatty, outgoing and ambitious.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Video appeared to show demonstrators ransacking the outgoing prime minister’s private residence on Tuesday, Reuters reported.—
Sugam Pokharel,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Desperate, Sutton-Schulman called a friend who is a social worker in psychiatric hospitals.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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As with any good social-media bit, Silver later doubled down, fleshing out the concept in his newsletter, Silver Bulletin.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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The practice also offers a calm, welcoming environment where doctors have time to be hospitable, offering patients coffee and snacks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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La Masa has earned a reputation for outstanding food, a warm and hospitable guest experience, and a menu that appeals to a wide range of palates and dietary preferences.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Gregarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gregarious. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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