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Recent Examples of convivial The vibe is both convivial and cozy and the emphasis is on enjoying the music (and the drinks). Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Folks frequently stop in for a cup of coffee or tea with a pastry and to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi and convivial workspace. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025 Cabello’s paintings continually open, as if the artist is drawing back the curtain on better, more convivial worlds. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 The convivial comedy is sleek, fast-paced and witty, with a great cast and a unique setting. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for convivial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
Adjective
  • The 2024 Pew Research survey found that a majority (59%) of people who opposed social reforms in the church attended Mass at least once a week.
    Katie Landeck, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The virtual town hall remains a testament to Francis' pioneering efforts to modernize the Church's outreach while maintaining its focus on compassion, social justice, and connecting with those on society's margins.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • City will also surely sign a replacement for the outgoing De Bruyne.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • When Pugh joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Yelena Belova, she was introduced as the heir apparent to Scarlett Johansson’s outgoing Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Kennedy could fire the task force and appoint members more hospitable to his agenda or impose his own decisions, experts said.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Being hospitable is one of my big things when people come to our home.
    Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Winfrey and Goldberg, ages 71 and 69, were presenting themselves as political avatars rather than the companionable media figures of their first renown.
    Armond White, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The opera is too domesticated, earthbound, and companionable to convey that extreme bleakness.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Trump remarked on the friendly reception he's gotten from many in the billionaire class, including Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, during his second term.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Outside, life bustles with the familiar sounds of rickshaws and friendly neighborhood chatter.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convivial. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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