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nonhostile

adjective

Definition of nonhostilenext
as in sympathetic

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Recent Examples of nonhostile And while cobras are shy, nonhostile creatures, would-be combatants would do well to bookmark our tips on how to survive a cobra bite. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Nov. 2022 Namely, to be all things to all missions, from down-and-dirty close air support to ground troops to routine patrols in nonhostile regions. — Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2021 Experts say bosses should remind workers about anti-harassment and social media policies, since worker behavior could run afoul of an employer’s obligation to maintain a safe and nonhostile work environment. — Kaite Surma, chicagotribune.com, 4 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonhostile
  1. sympathetic
  2. hospitable
  3. civil
  4. social
  5. amiable
  6. friendly
  7. amicable
  8. pleasant
Adjective
  • Fascination around Coppola’s stylish, sympathetic biopic of the Dauphine of France has hardly waned in the 20 years since its release.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The three most prominent characters are charismatic and sympathetic in equal measure.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of sympathetic
Adjective
  • Ole Miss is known as one of the most hospitable places in college football for visiting fans.
    — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • While Tarlov was grateful for his advice, her book praises current Fox News Chief Executive Suzanne Scott for creating a workplace culture that is much more hospitable to women.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of hospitable
Adjective
  • Businesses that fail to carry required workers’ comp coverage can face civil fines of up to twice the annual premium, with a $25,000 minimum, along with the possibility of a business shutdown order.
    — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Both raised concerns about the 2024 version, telling state lawmakers that the universities could face criminal penalties, civil fines or the loss of federal contracts.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of civil
Adjective
  • Talk to his doctors, his social worker, and the aides about other options.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Libra Sun opposes Neptune across your social and creative zones, encouraging big ideas, romantic possibilities, or group enthusiasm.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of social
Adjective
  • But the underlying difficulties of the three Ts, where the leaders seem to have fundamentally incompatible agendas, remain the thread beneath the ostensibly polite and occasionally amiable conversations.
    — Rana Mitter, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Wyler directs this serpentine, amiable comedy with a deft hand, intricately drawing out the fine details that make the whole heist operation tick.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of amiable
Adjective
  • The friendly service, comfortable rooms and downtown location give it wide appeal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Love, at 85 years old, is the sole member of the original Beach Boys lineup who still tours under that name, performing all their classic, SPF-friendly hits with younger instrumentalists.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • What happened next remains a source of amicable contention thirty-three years later.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Ever since, the Black Eyed Peas continued to release music and tour as a trio, all the while maintaining that the split was amicable.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of amicable
Adjective
  • Dry and pleasant conditions are forecast to continue into Monday with no mentionable rain chances along with seasonable afternoon temperatures anticipated.
    — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Thanks to the coffered and baffled wood ceilings, noise levels are buffered and kept to a pleasant rumble.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasant

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“Nonhostile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonhostile. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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