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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Finance website WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities in America, looking at 19 key indicators of livability, affordability and veteran-friendliness in a new report published on Monday.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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For people like Wasefi, with sisters and nieces back home, no amount of tourist-friendliness can compensate for this disaster.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Besides the gleaming blue hull, the 60-footer has an open layout that encourages sociability while promoting privacy in areas like the sunbed at the stern or foredeck lounge.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Consumers such as young adults seeking sociability or elderly patients seeking relief, and everyone in between, are denied the option to choose products aligned with responsible use.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Gregariousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gregariousness. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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