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
Despite the controversial circumstances surrounding his appointment, Miran said the atmosphere at the meeting was collegial, including his interactions with Cook.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Fans from around the globe will mix and mingle with counterparts backing other clubs in a collegial environment.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
But unlike his predecessors, Johnson has spoken at Freedom Caucus meetings multiple times and had a more collegial relationship with the members.
—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
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Fans from around the globe will mix and mingle with counterparts backing other clubs in a collegial environment.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
But unlike his predecessors, Johnson has spoken at Freedom Caucus meetings multiple times and had a more collegial relationship with the members.
—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
See All Example Sentences for collegial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegial
Adjective
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Two rescues within the past week in San Miguel County are a reminder about preparation in Colorado's mountains as the arrival of warm weather means more people in the mountains.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The service The service is maybe a touch more reverential than other Four Seasons outposts, but interactions are warm and friendly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The Strawberry Music Festival is a family-friendly bluegrass music fest held over several days in Grass Valley.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The campsite is a budget-friendly way to spend a few nights in the area, a wonderful addition given the more luxe vibe of the other spaces that makes this property feel like a real community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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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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“Collegial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegial. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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