hospitality

noun

Definition of hospitalitynext
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 As for hospitality, relaxation comes easy within luxurious canvas tents alongside a comprehensive birdwatching program—especially those led by Oberoi’s expert naturalist, Soulin Chatterjee. — Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Sepúlveda sees the sport as the catalyst for a broader luxury ecosystem spanning hospitality, real estate and year-round living. — Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 In its earnings report, TKO said the absence of ticket revenue contributed to lower live events and hospitality revenue during the quarter. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Not just because of the food but also because of the hospitality, amazing patio and great drinks. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hospitality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitality
  1. generosity
  2. kindness
  3. friendliness
  4. cordiality
Noun
  • In my experience, companies that decline to run it voluntarily tend to end up running it under duress, with fewer options and less generosity available to their people.
    — Andrew Sorohan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sixteen first-time finishers received complimentary buckles through the generosity of Lynn Marks and Tom Noll, while five junior riders successfully completed the course.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • Life would not be the same without you, your vision, your kindness, your compassion, your love, your sexiness, your intelligence, your warmth, your friendship, your wisdom.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Post Malone and comedian Michelle Buteau appear as members of the community who help demonstrate how even small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference during recovery.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 30 July 2026
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • The city ranked 66th for pet budget, sixth for pet health and wellness, and 36th for outdoor pet-friendliness.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Primates napping next to another animal or playing with them offers no readily apparent rewards—suggesting that this innate curiosity and friendliness is more deeply ingrained in humanity’s evolutionary journey.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
Definition of friendliness
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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
  • 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
Definition of cordiality

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