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
These include neighborliness and social connection, less time in traffic, easier access to the outdoors, and opportunities for creative enterprise.
—The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 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
These include neighborliness and social connection, less time in traffic, easier access to the outdoors, and opportunities for creative enterprise.
—The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborliness
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Lola, the 20-year-old daughter of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen, had a close relationship with Muldoon thanks to her mom’s friendship and former relationship with the Days of Our Lives star.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Greg opens his heart to the possibility of a real friendship with this bonkers dude.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 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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Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
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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Creators on DeviantArt enjoy the convenience, security, and user-friendliness of modern internet retail platforms combined with the broad reach and audience-building features of mainstream social media.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
17 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
Cite this Entry
“Neighborliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborliness. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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