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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.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Nov. 2022
But in this case, what lies behind the first door is not a dark and dreary cave but a vast field of blowing grass, visible far-off castles, unexplored ruins, hostile and nonhostile characters of all sorts, and several glowing trees planted at key locations on the map.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 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
Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Nov. 2022
But in this case, what lies behind the first door is not a dark and dreary cave but a vast field of blowing grass, visible far-off castles, unexplored ruins, hostile and nonhostile characters of all sorts, and several glowing trees planted at key locations on the map.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 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
Adjective
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Once considered the definitive Monroe biography, Spoto’s thorough tome has been criticized for sometimes-unclear sourcing and being overly sympathetic.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The base is narrow, the lifespan is limited, the cause is sympathetic.—
Daniel Bunn,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Grist recently reported that climate change is making oceans more hospitable to Vibrio.—
Eva Flowe
June 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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In the South, our houses are all about the exterior charm which sets the tone for the inviting and hospitable interior beyond the front door.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Traditional shore power projects can take three to seven years or more to complete, often requiring substation upgrades, grid reinforcement, major civil works, and lengthy permitting processes.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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Her Majesty wed King Charles, then Prince Charles, in a 2005 civil ceremony.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The vibe is pretension-free and most everyone is in casual, non-fussy attire, though a designer cocktail dress or two might appear for beachfront dinners and social gatherings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Justice is a social, caring young person with a great sense of humor that easily brings smiles to those around him.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The new hire was Mike Brown, a funny, amiable man, who, at least outwardly, looks to have a converse personality to Thibodeau.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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Further, Lewis was fun to be around, amiable and thoughtful, maybe candid to a fault.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Museums, statues and sculptures dedicated to Andersen’s life and stories thread through cyclist- and pedestrian-friendly streets, giving the city a fairytale atmosphere that feels woven into the architecture itself.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Salustri books a cottage at one of the last remaining mom-and-pop stays in Islamorada, White Gate Court, a pet-friendly collection of cottages with its own private beach.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Bayern and Newcastle enjoy a positive relationship at executive level and discussions were amicable, despite several key figures at the German club having publicly criticised the Tynesiders for parting with such a fee for Woltemade.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Thompson publicly and privately apologized to Kardashian for the betrayal, and the former pair have worked hard to maintain an amicable co-parenting relationship for the sake of their children.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The temptation to go with Krick’s more pleasant (and somehow more spiritually American) forecast is obviously great.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Walker Buehler has been a pleasant and necessary surprise, even providing the Padres with the occasional quality start.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Nonhostile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonhostile. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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