as in gracious
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
the family is unfailingly hospitable whenever guests show up unexpectedly at their summer cottage
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Recent Examples of hospitable
Notably, young calves have thinner blubber and more limited thermal insulation than adults, which makes warmer breeding areas much more hospitable than the frigid Arctic seas.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Though the Lisle arboretum has no cacao trees — the Midwest isn’t a hospitable growing climate — there will be a number of workshops and plenty of chocolate on sale.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
In short, countries bolstered by strong infrastructure, skilled labor and stable long-term policies are better positioned to attract investment as businesses seek more hospitable climes, the UNCTAD said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
From curious critters to temperature fluctuations, the conditions in a garden shed aren't always hospitable for your back-stock items.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Though the Lisle arboretum has no cacao trees — the Midwest isn’t a hospitable growing climate — there will be a number of workshops and plenty of chocolate on sale.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
In short, countries bolstered by strong infrastructure, skilled labor and stable long-term policies are better positioned to attract investment as businesses seek more hospitable climes, the UNCTAD said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
From curious critters to temperature fluctuations, the conditions in a garden shed aren't always hospitable for your back-stock items.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hospitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitable
gracious
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From the gracious foyer to the expansive living room with horizonless views, every detail signals residential grandeur.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Of all the Welk stars, the harmonizing Lennon Sisters have always been among the most gracious and congenial.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Hospitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitable. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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