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Recent Examples of cordially
The two part cordially—Rick expects nothing more.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 May 2026
Next, cordially invite the other person into a conversation, building rapport without putting them on the spot.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Some appear to be cordially greeting viewers with a wave, while others evince the desperation of a person drowning.
—Dawn Chan, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Officials in Jackson County and Kansas City took the loss cordially, but continued to pitch themselves as potential partners, criticizing the high price tag of the Kansas stadium deal.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
In 2019, she was also cordially invited to The White House's 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 May 2026
Next, cordially invite the other person into a conversation, building rapport without putting them on the spot.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Some appear to be cordially greeting viewers with a wave, while others evince the desperation of a person drowning.
—Dawn Chan, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Officials in Jackson County and Kansas City took the loss cordially, but continued to pitch themselves as potential partners, criticizing the high price tag of the Kansas stadium deal.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
In 2019, she was also cordially invited to The White House's 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cordially
Adverb
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Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.—
Nathan Schneider,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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But even as every minute adds up on the phone bill of his rep, who graciously patched the call, the frontman remains generous with this time, wanting to discuss the future but also the past, starting with the fact that he was never really destined to be a music artist at all.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
28 May 2026
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At least Nakase graciously gave us plenty of warning about the impending beatdown.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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In the gym, the two of them chatted amiably as the Mayor prayed.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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But the two began chatting amiably in an all-too-rare display of across-the-divide grace.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Over 150 episodes, Broski genially but insightfully chats with a wide range of guests, from fellow YouTubers to A-list talent.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Waiting to address the group, Larson genially reminisced with a retiree, Joe Suggs, one of his opponents in 1998.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Which means right about now, the island is buzzing with thousands of MAMILs (middle aged men in lycra) and affably amateur Brits are arriving by the planeload.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Folks in line on Day One enjoyed a daytime high of 77 degrees, sharing space affably.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.—
Walter Fields,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Dina Powell McCormick weaves through the crowd, cheerily hugging people and introducing strangers to one another.—
Ellie Austin,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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Katie Holmes cheerily takes a phone call while on a walk in New York City on April 15.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Sigmund, the artistic director of Stillwater’s Zephyr Theatre, joked good-naturedly.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Regardless, everyone approves of Kiana, with Zack good-naturedly parodying her sunglasses and the girls encouraging him to lock it down despite the tumultuous relationships their friend group seems to attract.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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“Cordially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cordially. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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