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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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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 gregarious
Elias Leight, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Brown plays Medwin Harris, a gregarious, larger-than-life type who traveled the world after a traumatic childhood as a Black refugee in Nova Scotia and takes Wash on as his protégé.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 20 May 2025
Most of the story involves the daylong city odysseys of Lamia, Bibi, Lamia’s classmate and neighbor Saeed (Sajad Mohamad Qasem), and Lamia’s gregarious rooster, Hindi (a sure contender should someone present an inaugural Palm Bird — or Palme Coq — at Cannes).
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Duffy was a gregarious, party-happy cast member who, even then, showed a passion for transportation.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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Adjective
In conversation, Lee is grizzled and gregarious, quick to cackle, and prone to starry-eyed digressions about music’s overwhelming power and his partner’s formidable songwriting chops.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Brown plays Medwin Harris, a gregarious, larger-than-life type who traveled the world after a traumatic childhood as a Black refugee in Nova Scotia and takes Wash on as his protégé.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 20 May 2025
Most of the story involves the daylong city odysseys of Lamia, Bibi, Lamia’s classmate and neighbor Saeed (Sajad Mohamad Qasem), and Lamia’s gregarious rooster, Hindi (a sure contender should someone present an inaugural Palm Bird — or Palme Coq — at Cannes).
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Duffy was a gregarious, party-happy cast member who, even then, showed a passion for transportation.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gregarious
Adjective
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The Lake County Treasurer employees are forming a union with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, the second unit of Lake County employees to unionize this summer, receiving the blessing of outgoing Treasurer Holly Kim.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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All incumbents are also running for reelection under the cloud of controversy surrounding the city’s deal with outgoing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings.—
Mary Ramsey
August 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Studies emphasise that positive workplace relationships and varied social connections boost resilience and productivity, not just echoing entrepreneurial mindsets.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The company’s digital video creative team contributes to the more than 400 social posts ESPN publishes each day—not including highlights that live across the brand’s own platforms—with help from AI models that generate a library of action in real time.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Cities were voted on based on the categories of sights and landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping and value.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Expat Insider survey cites cost of living and friendliness as a few reasons why.—
Road Trips,
AFAR Media,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The staff is highly hospitable on and off the greens.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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And rats, definitely a group that shouldn’t find our neighborhoods hospitable.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
22 July 2025
Noun
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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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The tests centered on problem-solving and sociability, throwing up some interesting results.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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“Gregarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gregarious. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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