as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
the family was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the welcoming committee
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Recent Examples of friendliness
Expect a raucous crowd for Scotland’s sole appearance in South Florida; the supporters group, known as the Tartan Army, is known worldwide for its avid support and friendliness.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2026
Dedicated users tout their environmental benefits, such as waste reduction, cost-friendliness and potential for symptom management.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Anything and everything is possible and can be achieved with a trademark, down-to-earth friendliness.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
But amid the nationwide upheaval, San Francisco is the first major city to be left without a primary immigration court, leaving chaos and dysfunction in a region long known for its friendliness to asylum seekers.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2026
Dedicated users tout their environmental benefits, such as waste reduction, cost-friendliness and potential for symptom management.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Anything and everything is possible and can be achieved with a trademark, down-to-earth friendliness.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
But amid the nationwide upheaval, San Francisco is the first major city to be left without a primary immigration court, leaving chaos and dysfunction in a region long known for its friendliness to asylum seekers.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendliness
Noun
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His first wife is remembered for introducing him to novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand, with whom Greenspan shared a friendship, a belief in free-market economic ideals and a philosophy of objectivism.—
Patricio Chile,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Through icy landscapes, courage and friendship are tested – and the children discover that the true magic of Christmas comes from togetherness.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Noun
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That generosity extends throughout the ensemble.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Wild lavender flowers fill Saudi’s desert landscapes in springtime, so purple is a celebrated color in the nation and regarded as a symbol of generosity.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Maybe camaraderie and neighborliness will succeed where the Council’s blindness to our needs failed.—
Peter Madonia,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The North Star State’s Minnesota Nice reputation has long encompassed progressive politics; a polite, if guarded, interpersonal demeanor; and a hearty neighborliness formed out of necessity during frigid winters.—
Daniel Cueto-Villalobos,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Choose kindness at home, let steadiness lead.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 Clarity grows as your words find kindness.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The cartooned adventure is poised for juggernaut status, given goodwill toward the property as well as stellar reviews and audience reactions.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Many were disappointed that their families were not included in any kind of goodwill gesture.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendliness. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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