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
The union representing roughly 2,000 hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium announced a tentative contract agreement Tuesday, averting a potential strike days before the venue hosts its first FIFA World Cup match.
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City News Service, Daily News, 9 June 2026
The students will rotate through multiple departments across the venue, receiving training in hospitality, event management, sports marketing and venue logistics.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Blending Old World charm with modern hospitality, Pella offers an inviting escape steeped in culture, history and warm community spirit.
—Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Il Mulino is known for its refined hospitality, elevated atmosphere, and homemade pastas.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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City News Service, Daily News, 9 June 2026
The students will rotate through multiple departments across the venue, receiving training in hospitality, event management, sports marketing and venue logistics.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Blending Old World charm with modern hospitality, Pella offers an inviting escape steeped in culture, history and warm community spirit.
—Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Il Mulino is known for its refined hospitality, elevated atmosphere, and homemade pastas.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitality
Noun
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But beginning on February 11, 2022 108 healthy adults from across the United States performed an act of selfless generosity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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He is remembered for his generosity to families in need, and his dedication to giving back to his community.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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This seemingly random act of kindness is not without strings, as DeMille alludes to working together more in the future.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Watching together gives parents a chance to support kids in thinking critically about social dynamics and how to respond with kindness and courage.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 June 2026
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Dedicated users tout their environmental benefits, such as waste reduction, cost-friendliness and potential for symptom management.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Anything and everything is possible and can be achieved with a trademark, down-to-earth friendliness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Hospitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitality. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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