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
How did your grandmother, Margo, influence not only your love of Mediterranean food but also your approach to hospitality?
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Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Humanoid robot tackles labor shortages R-Noid is a humanoid robot platform designed for commercial and industrial environments, targeting repetitive tasks across logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and food service operations.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
The Iran soccer team left a note in its SoFi Stadium locker room thanking Los Angeles-area fans for their hospitality.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Mexico's hospitality for Iran's Cup team has not gone unnoticed.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 22 June 2026
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Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Humanoid robot tackles labor shortages R-Noid is a humanoid robot platform designed for commercial and industrial environments, targeting repetitive tasks across logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and food service operations.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
The Iran soccer team left a note in its SoFi Stadium locker room thanking Los Angeles-area fans for their hospitality.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Mexico's hospitality for Iran's Cup team has not gone unnoticed.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hospitality
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 kindness at home, let steadiness lead.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 Clarity grows as your words find kindness.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
20 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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