as in generosity
friendly or courteous treatment of others
The couple thanked their host for his hospitality.
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Recent Examples of hospitality
That’s notable because leisure and hospitality was a strong spot in the labor market in 2023–24.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025
But some high-volume servers, servers at high-end restaurants, those working in luxury hospitality, and casino workers are the most likely to earn a great deal of tip income.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Audi’s long-standing partnership with the region’s cultural and hospitality institutions, such as The Little Nell, speaks to a mutual appreciation of beauty as necessity.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
The expectation is that health care, social assistance and leisure and hospitality will drive the job gains in July.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025
But some high-volume servers, servers at high-end restaurants, those working in luxury hospitality, and casino workers are the most likely to earn a great deal of tip income.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Audi’s long-standing partnership with the region’s cultural and hospitality institutions, such as The Little Nell, speaks to a mutual appreciation of beauty as necessity.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
The expectation is that health care, social assistance and leisure and hospitality will drive the job gains in July.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitality
Noun
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Throughout the documentary, this film captures the essence of simplicity in the game, the joy of generosity, and the common thread of loving soccer.—
Jackie Gutierrez,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Your capacity for empathy and generosity seems limited to Jan. 6.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These companies show that kindness and innovation go hand in hand.—
Nav Thethi,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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While the internet isn't necessarily known for its joy and kindness, Wylie has been blown away by the response since sharing the video on TikTok.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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While vacation towns can range in dog friendliness, Asbury Park on the Jersey Shore stands out for its hyper-dog-friendly accomodations, activities, restaurants and more.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But Trump is testing the limits of their cordiality.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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But while Trump and Putin speak of each other with cordiality, relations are testier between the two countries than the rhetoric would indicate.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC news,
26 May 2025
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“Hospitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitality. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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