PALLY Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

pally

adjective

Definition of pally

as in chummy

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Adjective

Teenage Andy is getting ready for college and his toys wind up getting sent to Sunnyside Daycare, where seemingly chummy Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear (Ned Beatty) runs the show.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 June 2026
And The Rest Is Football(Netflix, YouTube) is the latest podcast to make the leap to the small screen, with former England internationals Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and the ever-chuckling Micah Richards serving up a daily helping of World Cup analysis alongside the usual chummy banter.

— Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 10 June 2026

Definition of chummy

Adjective

Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.

— Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017

Definition of bosom

Adjective

The once-inseparable besties haven’t even been seen together since 2018, so how the hell did Kloss nab an invite to Swift’s wedding?

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026
And, perhaps more importantly for a party whose political fortunes are practically inseparable from its leader’s own personal brand, Farage himself is under unprecedented scrutiny for some of his financial dealings.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of inseparable

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Veteran rave promoters envision Origin as a 1,000-capacity, Blade Runner–style warehouse with modular patio stages, offering daytime community events that transition into intimate Afro-house and hard-rave nights.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Missoni’s at-home setting offers a much more intimate retail moment rather than a traditional pop-up activation.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Definition of intimate

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He was initially treated for herpes and Bell’s palsy, a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of his face, and he was discharged.

— Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 2 July 2026
Symptoms can include a rash and flu-like symptoms, with some people going on to experience arthritis, facial palsy, pain, irregular heartbeats and other worsening symptoms.

— Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of palsy

Adjective

While no one wants a bad night's sleep, most of us experience occasional sleep disruptions stemming from familiar culprits like late-night doomscrolling, too much caffeine, stress or an inconsistent bedtime routine.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Tensions over race and history are familiar for Lynne Jackson, who now runs a foundation in Missouri to honor Dred Scott and his effort to vindicate his rights.

— Carrie Johnson, NPR, 7 July 2026

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