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as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
a gregarious child who ran up to every person on the playground and wanted to be their friend
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as in social
tending to group with others of the same kind
walruses are highly gregarious
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Recent Examples of gregarious
The bearded and gregarious Walker expressed happiness for his players, the school and its town.
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Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
For the next four decades, Reiner, a warm and gregarious presence on screen and an outspoken liberal advocate off it, remained a constant fixture in Hollywood.
—Jake Coyle, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
McClure is known for his gregarious personality and ability to recruit.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
He is best known for his work as a senior executive for Publicis Groupe’s media buying operations, and enjoys a reputation as a gregarious executive who is well-liked by clients and negotiating partners.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
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Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
For the next four decades, Reiner, a warm and gregarious presence on screen and an outspoken liberal advocate off it, remained a constant fixture in Hollywood.
—Jake Coyle, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
McClure is known for his gregarious personality and ability to recruit.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
He is best known for his work as a senior executive for Publicis Groupe’s media buying operations, and enjoys a reputation as a gregarious executive who is well-liked by clients and negotiating partners.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gregarious
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Chance, a redshirt sophomore next season, should be a plug-and-play replacement for outgoing punter Ethan Craw.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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The outgoing traffic on the University of Arkansas football roster continued at a steady pace Friday, headlined by starting offensive lineman and in-state standout E'Marion Harris, as the NCAA transfer portal officially opened for the only time this year.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
3 Jan. 2026
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The condition, which can cause a wide array of neurological problems, can result in seizures or difficulty with communication and social interaction, according to Medline.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Bailey served as Randal Taylor’s assistant chief for four years between 2020 and 2024, a turbulent time for the department marked by social justice protests, an explosion in police action shootings and police staffing shortages.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Gregarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gregarious. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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