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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In the South, friendliness is not a passing state but a way of life.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Next year, this historic eatery celebrates 80 years of serving tasty, homestyle fare with neighborly friendliness.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Poodle combines intelligence with sociability.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The offspring’s behavior was tested, including communication, sociability, repetitive behaviors, and anxiety.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Gregariousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gregariousness. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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