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
My friends in hospitality, health care, construction and retail face a completely different reality.
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Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
But in the hospitality business, having the right to do something and doing the right thing are often not the same.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
This success is only possible because of the hardworking residents who keep the hospitality industry running, from hotel staff to restaurant workers, ride attendants, healthcare professionals and beyond.
—Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Andell Inn Andell Inn in Freshfields Village also specializes in Southern hospitality, but on a slightly smaller scale.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
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Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
But in the hospitality business, having the right to do something and doing the right thing are often not the same.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
This success is only possible because of the hardworking residents who keep the hospitality industry running, from hotel staff to restaurant workers, ride attendants, healthcare professionals and beyond.
—Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Andell Inn Andell Inn in Freshfields Village also specializes in Southern hospitality, but on a slightly smaller scale.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitality
Noun
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Our policies have been defined more by optimism and generosity than by selfishness and cynicism.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Released regionally by Angel Studios, widely known for conservative and Christian content, the movie’s last moment is framed as partisan generosity.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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If the several buildings the report says Taxpayer 1 was delinquent on taxes included, say, a bar or ramshackle eyesores, that will look like something other than Stewart extending kindness to a stranger.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Harding defines kindness as an act of generosity expecting nothing in return.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Given that Copenhagen is highly rated for its kid friendliness, and the fact that the hotel is located in the center of town, it’s bound to attract families with young children.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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But many in Europe are concerned about his potential friendliness with the Kremlin.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 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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Liberated from this approach to economic warfare, relations with allies may recover some of their former cordiality.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Hospitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitality. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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