cliquishness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cliquishness
Noun
  • This mutuality of benefit establishes the greatest potential for success.
    Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Many of the themes of the nearly two-hour event were about audacity and mutuality, enduring words King used famously in speeches and writing.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Shamea and Porsha’s passive back-and-forth is a fascinating take on how icing someone out after a friendship falls apart can play out on a show like The Real Housewives.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • Instead of celebrating innovation, the movie unfolds through lawsuits and broken friendships.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.
    John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The commission established in 1937 assures quality and geniality.
    Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026
  • But one suspected the real reason for Huang’s geniality lay elsewhere.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 16 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Of course, their amity turned out to be a time bomb.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
  • His ease in the landscape, practical intelligence, local alliances, and obvious interest offer not just an escape, but one new amity – a true alternative to the abuse she’s endured.
    Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Cliquishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cliquishness. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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