as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
showing uncommon neighborliness, one of my new coworkers took me out to lunch on my first day
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Recent Examples of neighborliness
Maybe camaraderie and neighborliness will succeed where the Council’s blindness to our needs failed.
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Peter Madonia, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
The North Star State’s Minnesota Nice reputation has long encompassed progressive politics; a polite, if guarded, interpersonal demeanor; and a hearty neighborliness formed out of necessity during frigid winters.
—Daniel Cueto-Villalobos, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
The Gem State’s generosity is supported by above-average volunteer rates and neighborliness, according to My Counselor.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
This preservation is ensured through strict weavers’ guild regulations, a vigilant (both positive and negative) neighborliness, and careful resource management.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Reviewing a bunch of doorbell camera footage leads Elsbeth and Donnelly to a conversation about varying definitions of neighborliness.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Because of its smallish size, Kentucky’s capital (population 28,000) is a city where neighborliness and politics go hand in hand.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Peter Madonia, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
The North Star State’s Minnesota Nice reputation has long encompassed progressive politics; a polite, if guarded, interpersonal demeanor; and a hearty neighborliness formed out of necessity during frigid winters.
—Daniel Cueto-Villalobos, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
The Gem State’s generosity is supported by above-average volunteer rates and neighborliness, according to My Counselor.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
This preservation is ensured through strict weavers’ guild regulations, a vigilant (both positive and negative) neighborliness, and careful resource management.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Reviewing a bunch of doorbell camera footage leads Elsbeth and Donnelly to a conversation about varying definitions of neighborliness.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Because of its smallish size, Kentucky’s capital (population 28,000) is a city where neighborliness and politics go hand in hand.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborliness
Noun
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Book The Snug in the downstairs bar for intimate private gatherings, complete with its own sound system, call-for-service button, and a mural by New York artist TM Davy, celebrating female friendship and conversation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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Many artists and organizations have shared tributes and fond memories following Bowman’s passing, praising not only his musical excellence, but his friendship and generosity.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Setting a more realistic limit can support both generosity and stability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Researchers look at six factors including GDP per capita, life expectancy, generosity and perceptions of freedom and corruption to help account for variations among countries.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Washington state already ranks a dismal 45th out of the 50 states in tax friendliness because of a heavy burden of sales, capital gains, property and excise taxes.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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His public persona stems from a friendliness that makes those around him feel at ease.—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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“Neighborliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborliness. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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