as in gracious
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
the family is unfailingly hospitable whenever guests show up unexpectedly at their summer cottage
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Recent Examples of hospitable
Grist recently reported that climate change is making oceans more hospitable to Vibrio.
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Eva Flowe
june 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
The assumption is that Mete and Defne are already hospitable and warm.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
But when the weather isn’t as hospitable, the padded drop-top shuts out the world, noise and all.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Natural ways to get rid of earwigs DIY pesticide treatments can help eliminate small earwig infestations or prevent one from getting out of hand, but the best course of action for initial treatment and ongoing prevention is to ensure your home isn’t hospitable to earwigs.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Eva Flowe
june 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
The assumption is that Mete and Defne are already hospitable and warm.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
But when the weather isn’t as hospitable, the padded drop-top shuts out the world, noise and all.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Natural ways to get rid of earwigs DIY pesticide treatments can help eliminate small earwig infestations or prevent one from getting out of hand, but the best course of action for initial treatment and ongoing prevention is to ensure your home isn’t hospitable to earwigs.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitable
gracious
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The owners were gracious enough to give us a detailed tour of the enormous space and its outstanding collection of artworks.—
Rebecca Treon,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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Canadians live up to their gracious, welcoming reputation, and their desire to make your visit special turns this stunning drive into a lifelong memory.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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“Hospitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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