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
Some could be used for hospitality, sponsor activations or other operations.
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Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Plenty of people in health care, hospitality, journalism and retail are required to work holidays.
—Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
With an economy propped up by the technology and defense sectors in addition to leisure and hospitality, San Diego County has a higher share of people with at least a bachelor’s degree, which helps explain its higher income, said Ryan Ratcliff, an economics professor at the University of San Diego.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Born and raised in Panama City, Henriquez worked in the hospitality industry and had never gone diving until her 30s.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Plenty of people in health care, hospitality, journalism and retail are required to work holidays.
—Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
With an economy propped up by the technology and defense sectors in addition to leisure and hospitality, San Diego County has a higher share of people with at least a bachelor’s degree, which helps explain its higher income, said Ryan Ratcliff, an economics professor at the University of San Diego.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Born and raised in Panama City, Henriquez worked in the hospitality industry and had never gone diving until her 30s.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitality
Noun
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San Diego has a long tradition of civic generosity.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Your generosity and creativity are in charge as surprising Uranus shifts direct in your 10th House of Authority.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Start small, nurture your base, and let kindness blossom from there.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 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,
1 Feb. 2026
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The service From the smiles that greet travellers at the front door to the housekeepers, restaurant staff, and pool attendants, there’s a sense of friendliness here that cascades down from the effortlessly charming general manager, Pep Lozano.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Its sustainability efforts go beyond basic nods to eco-friendliness.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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All that being said, cordiality may be the path of least resistance for the sake of your other relationships.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
12 Dec. 2025
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Visuals of exaggerated cordiality between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and President Xi Jinping of China at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on September 1 displayed China’s convening power.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Hospitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitality. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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