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
Advertisement The victims are not just collegial organizations such as law firms and universities.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 7 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
Advertisement The victims are not just collegial organizations such as law firms and universities.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegial
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Best Things to See and Do One of the highlights of the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is its access to hiking trails, so make sure to bring decent walking or hiking shoes and a warm layer or two.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Used a mulch, leaves keep soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The most-balanced wide receiver prospect in America, Tyson is a terrific blocker with QB-friendly tendencies and the size to play anywhere.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The flagship offers an expansive collection of wallcoverings, rugs, furniture, and more, and aims to capture the welcoming, gracious environment the brand is known for while signaling its evolution.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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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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“Collegial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegial. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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