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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
all of the people in my new department seem friendly as a friendly gesture, we presented our new neighbors with a plate of homemade cookies
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as in close
closely acquainted
we're friendly with our neighbors
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as in positive
expressing approval
a friendly sign that our pet project would be approved
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as in obliging
willing to do a favor
a kid-friendly restaurant with high chairs and a special menu for small-fry appetites
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as in helpful
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
the state's attitude towards commercial development is widely regarded as friendly to the business community
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as in friendlily
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as in familiar
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Recent Examples of friendly
F. Martin Ralph, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2022
Midtown offices offers an excellent view — especially of the giant purple robot and friendly-looking hot dog that are waving from behind skyscrapers.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 July 2022
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
And Nichelle Prince will represent Canada in a series of friendlies.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
A week filled with fun videos of puppies trying to master the stairs and a friendly doggy neighbor making his rounds brightened our social media timelines, but a few of our readers' pet videos and pictures stood out.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Adjective
Wednesday had a friendly-looking cloud and a few raindrops, and Thursday had a dark, threatening cloud with heavier drops.
—F. Martin Ralph, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2022
Midtown offices offers an excellent view — especially of the giant purple robot and friendly-looking hot dog that are waving from behind skyscrapers.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 July 2022
Adverb
And the less said about how this team looked against Turkey and Switzerland in two pre-Gold Cup friendlies, which extended its losing streak under Pochettino to four matches, the better.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
And Nichelle Prince will represent Canada in a series of friendlies.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025
Noun
But if oil prices remain middling, even friendly policies might not compel companies to significantly ramp up drilling.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
A week filled with fun videos of puppies trying to master the stairs and a friendly doggy neighbor making his rounds brightened our social media timelines, but a few of our readers' pet videos and pictures stood out.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendly
Adjective
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Although, the ear pads can get sweaty in warm weather and aren’t user-replaceable.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Lots of natural light and warm, muted color palettes make your spaces feel comforting and inviting, just like our favorite housekeeper.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The Blackpink superstar joined the F1 soundtrack, which is packed with familiar musicians across a variety of genres.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Maybe there just isn’t a new audience for Star Trek at this point, and the best Paramount can do is to keep leaning on familiar characters and situations that will please the current fan base.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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If the number is negative, there are fewer jobs than in the previous month; if the number is positive, there are more jobs.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Police need to engage these teens in positive ways, apart from arriving at the scene of another shooting.—
Wamara Mwine,
Baltimore Sun,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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To date, more than 11,000 TikTok users have commented on the post, with many voicing their comedic takes on the viral moment and the cat's obliging demeanor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Related Articles Until now exhibitions culminated in Saint Laurent’s studio on the upper floor of the museum, obliging visitors to backtrack toward the exit.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The former are helpful metrics to summarize on an Activities List in their college applications, while the latter can serve as inspiration for their personal and supplemental essays.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Blocking noise is a helpful feature for parents of napping children and night nurses who require restful sleep after their shifts.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Before Gorgie, Grant founded Lively, the lingerie-meets-athleisure brand that redefined intimates for a new generation.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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With discounts on women’s apparel from versatile workout gear to breezy sundresses and comfy intimates, these deals are too good to miss.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The man was gifted, gracious, often generous and seldom mean-spirited.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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But goodness gracious, the Rockies are only (14-36) under Schaeffer after going 7-33 under Black.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The figure surpasses that of the closest rival, China, which had 317 companies represented.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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But a closer read shows the linguistic dance that big companies are engaged in.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
10 July 2025
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“Friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendly. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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