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
After Scotland was eliminated from the tournament, there was a rumor that some of the Tartan Army, ensorcelled by local hospitality, missed their flights home—and, instead of rebooking, chose to settle in Argentina instead.
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Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Tistarelli added that the quality of hospitality offered by Florence is also supported by the surrounding areas, such as the Chianti area, the Val d’Orcia, and small towns such as Greve, Panzano and Castellina.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
On the other side, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni also had good things to say about Kansas City’s hospitality.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
The facility is testing the hospitality of Evanston, whose residents pride themselves on being welcoming to people with disabilities, since the problems have spilled into the surrounding neighborhood.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Tistarelli added that the quality of hospitality offered by Florence is also supported by the surrounding areas, such as the Chianti area, the Val d’Orcia, and small towns such as Greve, Panzano and Castellina.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
On the other side, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni also had good things to say about Kansas City’s hospitality.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
The facility is testing the hospitality of Evanston, whose residents pride themselves on being welcoming to people with disabilities, since the problems have spilled into the surrounding neighborhood.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitality
Noun
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That generosity extends throughout the ensemble.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Wild lavender flowers fill Saudi’s desert landscapes in springtime, so purple is a celebrated color in the nation and regarded as a symbol of generosity.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Choose quiet tonight, and refill the well with kindness gently.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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Maria hopes people will practice kindness, compassion, and empathy instead of hate.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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There’s the Swede promoting the power of ranch dressing, the Italians marveling at fountain drinks with ice and free refills, the English rhapsodizing over chicken parm and just about everyone shouting out the friendliness of the businesses that served them.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Keewaydin Island Keewaydin Island is an eight-mile-long, undeveloped barrier island located between Naples and Marco Island, known for its totally unspoiled white-sand beaches and dog-friendliness.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Hospitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitality. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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