as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
everyone appreciated the cordiality and thoughtfulness of the welcoming committee
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Recent Examples of cordiality
But while Trump and Putin speak of each other with cordiality, relations are testier between the two countries than the rhetoric would indicate.
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Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 26 May 2025
His finest strengths are personality and cordiality, and both were amplified on the stage.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
As the president expresses agitation toward district judges who block his policies nationwide, Trump so far has maintained more cordiality with Roberts, refusing to attack him personally.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 Mar. 2025
Such cordiality was impossible this time, and Dirk Hauser — head of media for Bayern’s academy then and to this day — had to keep the two men apart, in different parts of the old stadium.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 26 May 2025
His finest strengths are personality and cordiality, and both were amplified on the stage.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
As the president expresses agitation toward district judges who block his policies nationwide, Trump so far has maintained more cordiality with Roberts, refusing to attack him personally.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 Mar. 2025
Such cordiality was impossible this time, and Dirk Hauser — head of media for Bayern’s academy then and to this day — had to keep the two men apart, in different parts of the old stadium.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cordiality
Noun
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Every friendship goes through seasons.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Trevor is, of course, waiting for him there, and their friendship develops through a series of adventures that feel authentic to the characters and setting.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The service From the smiles that greet travellers at the front door to the housekeepers, restaurant staff, and pool attendants, there’s a sense of friendliness here that cascades down from the effortlessly charming general manager, Pep Lozano.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Its sustainability efforts go beyond basic nods to eco-friendliness.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The strained awkwardness of Adelina and Alban’s gestures of generosity underscore the class disparity between the city dwellers and their relatives.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hunter echoes that sentiment, pointing to Donna’s professional success and generosity of spirit.—
Dawn Klavon,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Instead, Starr would be my roving ambassador of joy and amity in an America that felt starved of such things.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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Those who yearn for peace and stability, commerce and comradery, amity with our friends and neighbors?—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This preservation is ensured through strict weavers’ guild regulations, a vigilant (both positive and negative) neighborliness, and careful resource management.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Reviewing a bunch of doorbell camera footage leads Elsbeth and Donnelly to a conversation about varying definitions of neighborliness.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Cordiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cordiality. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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