as in friendliness
the quality or state of being social
his natural gregariousness serves him well as a salesman
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Recent Examples of gregariousness
Known for her singing and gregariousness, Ishikawa is as much a presence on the pitch as off it.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gregariousness
Noun
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Once on the train, Janet’s forced friendliness toward Zack and his polite, cordial responses gradually ignite Krazy Kristen.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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The service Staff are young, creative, attentive—balancing friendliness with just the right dose of Japan’s famed omotenashi hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
Noun
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This ancient beverage, derived from the roots of the Piper methysticum plant, is typically consumed to produce sedative and euphoric effects that might increase sociability and reduce anxiety.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Takefumi explored whether dog ownership could affect sociability by exposing mice to the oral microbiomes found in the dog-owning group, then assessed their social behaviors.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Gregariousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gregariousness. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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