1
as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
the contract negotiations between the hotel workers and management were reasonably amicable
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2
as in friendly
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
finds his coworkers at his new job just as amicable as he ever could have hoped
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Recent Examples of amicable
But in December 2024, Ayala’s wife of nearly 30 years filed for divorce, and an initially amicable split turned sour amid a spate of legal disputes over his many businesses and assets, including his past catalog negotiations.
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Leila Cobo, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
The Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban divorce has been anything but amicable.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Oct. 2025
There should be an amicable path toward the Phillies and Schwarber reuniting on a lucrative four-year contract.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Jackman and Furness announced their amicable split in September 2023.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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Leila Cobo, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
The Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban divorce has been anything but amicable.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Oct. 2025
There should be an amicable path toward the Phillies and Schwarber reuniting on a lucrative four-year contract.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Jackman and Furness announced their amicable split in September 2023.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amicable
Adjective
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Each sleeve includes 10 pods that are compatible with Vertuo machines.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Next, make an initial deposit with a compatible payment method, like a credit card.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In response, Delaware last March passed a law to make the state more alluring, to which Texas quickly counter-punched with an even friendlier law.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The other side of this has been the money in the industry’s pivot first to cheaper talk shows, which don’t innovate enough to merit much critique, and now to a second pivot to turn those interview shows into video series, which makes podcasts more friendly on TikTok and Instagram and YouTube.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The measure passed the Senate by unanimous consent last week, after clearing the House in a voice vote in March (both actions signal broad support for the policy).—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Overall, Reddit’s judgment was unanimous — the teen’s decision to leave was not only understandable but necessary.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Nulu fabric is buttery-soft, sweat-wicking, and warm without overheating.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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First, warm soil temperatures combined with moderate air temperatures in early autumn create ideal grass seed germination conditions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Our recipe hails from Mary Ada Marshall, a resident of Smith Island, who was gracious enough to share her recipe.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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For example, Juliette Binoche was gracious enough to come this year.—
Gavin J Blair,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Amicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amicable. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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